Ireland Kildare man denies assault on ex-partner, says accusation is retaliation
A man from County Kildare is accused of assault causing harm against his ex-partner, a woman, in County Kildare on a date in 2023, and the woman allegedly sustained two black eyes. At a private hearing at Naas District Court on 16 May 2024, two gardaí gave evidence and photographs of the woman's injuries were shown to the judge, while the man denied the offence and said the accusation was retaliation for a charge he had brought against her. The Director of Public Prosecutions indicated the matter should be dealt with by summary disposal, the judge accepted jurisdiction, and the man was cautioned, given a copy of the charge sheet and remanded on continuing bail. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to October for hearing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The woman allegedly sustained two black eyes in the assault.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place in County Kildare.
- When
- The alleged assault took place in 2023, on a date not given.
- Charges
- A man from County Kildare is accused of assault causing harm against his ex-partner.
- Investigation
- Two gardaí gave evidence to the judge.
- Photographs of the woman's injuries were shown to the judge.
- In court
- The case was heard in private at Naas District Court on 16 May 2024; reports give the hearing day as Thursday in one place and Wednesday in another.
- The judge accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to October for hearing.
- The man was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
- Other details
- The Director of Public Prosecutions indicated the matter should be dealt with by summary disposal.
- The man was cautioned and given a true copy of the charge sheet.
- After caution, the man said: "I am reporting you again."
- The man's solicitor said his client is frustrated and denies ever committing the offence.
- The man said the accusation is fabricated and is retaliation for a charge he brought against her.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe woman allegedly sustained two black eyes in the assault. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged assault took place in 2023. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationTwo gardaí gave evidence to the judge. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationPhotographs of the woman's injuries were shown to the judge. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe man is accused of assault causing harm against his ex-partner. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was heard in private at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to October for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe Director of Public Prosecutions indicated the matter should be dealt with by summary disposal. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe man was cautioned and given a true copy of the charge sheet. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe man said after caution: "I am reporting you again." (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe man's solicitor said his client is frustrated and denies ever committing the offence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe man said the accusation is fabricated and is retaliation for a charge he brought against her. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 17 May2024Kildare man says his ex-partner is ‘retaliating’ against him with assault allegations
First report of the case. The hearing was in camera at Naas District Court on 16 May 2024. The judge accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to October. The man was remanded on continuing bail. The article does not name him. It gives the hearing day as Thursday in one place and Wednesday in another.
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