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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17687Assault · Co. Kildare

Juvenile accused of kicking in Naas court case adjourned

A juvenile is accused of kicking another juvenile in the head twice, which allegedly broke the other juvenile's nose. The incident date is not given. The case was heard in camera at Naas District Court, County Kildare, on Thursday 4 April 2024, where a Garda Sergeant said 111 statements and 74 exhibits had been taken. The judge adjourned the case to a date in May, with Director of Public Prosecutions directions expected then, and the accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A juvenile is accused of kicking another juvenile in the head twice.
  • The alleged injured party allegedly sustained a broken nose.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The hearing took place on Thursday 4 April 2024.
Investigation
  • A Garda Sergeant told the court that 111 statements have been taken in the case.
  • There are 74 exhibits in the case.
In court
  • The hearing was held in camera, in private, before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • Defending solicitor David Powderly asked why the case was taking so long to progress.
  • The judge adjourned the case to a date in May.
  • Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected on the adjourned date.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
Other details
Kildare Now published the report on 8 April 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA juvenile is accused of kicking another juvenile in the head twice. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe alleged injured party allegedly sustained a broken nose. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe hearing took place on Thursday 4 April 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA total of 111 statements have been taken in the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThere are 74 exhibits in the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe hearing was held in camera, in private. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to a date in May. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected on the adjourned date. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    111 statements taken and 74 exhibits involved in Kildare court case

    Reports the 4 April 2024 Naas District Court hearing, held in camera. Adds the statement and exhibit totals, the adjournment to May, and the continuing bail.

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