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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 30981Assault · Co. Kildare

Kildare assault case involving two juveniles delayed over poor quality DPP file

A case at Naas District Court on 24 March 2022, in which two juveniles allegedly assaulted a man, was delayed after the DPP sent back the books of evidence as being of 'poor quality.' Judge Desmond Zaidan refused to strike out the case but granted gardaí eight more weeks to prepare the evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatTwo juveniles allegedly assaulted a man. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe DPP sent back the books of evidence due to poor quality. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 24, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan granted gardaí eight more weeks to get both books of evidence ready. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSolicitor Tim Kennelly represented the two juveniles and sought a strike out. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2022
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged Kildare assault case delayed due to ‘poor quality’ file

    Court hearing on 24 March 2022 where the case was delayed due to DPP rejecting the books of evidence; judge refused strike-out but marked for entry against the State and allowed eight more weeks.

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