Ireland Case No. 22154Assault · Co. Kildare · 19 Sep 2022
Kildare man accused of trying to gouge out garda's eye
John O'Brien, 48, of Sallins, Kildare, was accused before Naas District Court of attacking a garda and attempting to gouge out his eye during an incident in Sallins on 19 September 2022. The judge accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to 6 July for hearing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court1 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatO'Brien was engaged in an argument with his son at the time. (kildarenow.com)
- whatO'Brien told the garda to 'f**k off' when questioned about the argument. (kildarenow.com)
- whatO'Brien allegedly attacked the garda and tried to gouge out one of his eyes with his fingers. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe garda sustained a small cut just under his eye as a result. (kildarenow.com)
- whereO'Brien's address was listed as Sallins. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe garda was called to an address in Sallins on 19 September 2022 at 1am. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe garda handed a photograph of his injuries to Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan accepted jurisdiction over the case. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 6 July 2023 for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
- courtO'Brien was granted bail until the adjourned date. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Mar2023Kildare man accused of trying to gouge out garda’s eye
Court appearance at Naas District Court on 23 February 2023; case adjourned to 6 July 2023 for hearing; bail granted.
accused, John O' Brien, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O' Brienvictim, male