Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14565Assault · Co. Kildare

Judge orders gardaí to buy shoes and socks for man in custody at Naas court

A man was facing an allegation of assault. The sources do not give the incident date or location, nor the man's name or nationality. He appeared at Naas District Court, County Kildare, where he was in custody and wore only socks for most of the sitting. On a defence request, District Court Judge Desmond Zaidan directed gardaí to buy him shoes and socks, then remanded him in custody to Cloverhill Prison; the case was reported on 14 February 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
The man was facing an allegation of assault.
Where
The man appeared at Naas District Court, County Kildare.
When
The court appearance was reported on 14 February 2025; the incident date is not given.
Other details
  • The sources do not give the incident location, the man's name or his nationality.
  • The man had indicated earlier that he wore a size eight shoe.
In court
  • The man was in custody and wore only socks for most of the court sitting.
  • Defence barrister Desmond Hayes asked the judge to make the order, saying the man was going around in his socks all day.
  • District Court Judge Desmond Zaidan directed gardaí to buy shoes and socks for the man.
Sentence
Judge Zaidan remanded the man in custody to Cloverhill Prison.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man was facing an allegation of assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man was in custody and wore only socks for most of the court sitting. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA district court judge directed gardaí to buy shoes and socks for the man. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence barrister asked the judge to make the order, saying the man was going around in his socks all day. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan made the order and remanded the defendant in custody to Cloverhill Prison. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man had indicated earlier that he wore a size eight shoe. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Feb2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Judge directs gardaí to get shoes and socks for a man who appeared in Kildare court

    Reports a Naas District Court appearance by a man facing an assault allegation: the judge directed gardaí to buy him shoes and socks, and he was remanded to Cloverhill Prison. The article does not give the incident date, location or the man's name.

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