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Case No. 14432Making a false report to gardaí · Co. Kildare · 2 Feb 2024

Kildare woman prosecuted for false report of knife attempted robbery

A 33-year-old woman is alleged to have told gardaí at Kilcullen garda station, Kildare, on 2 February 2024 that a man with a knife had tried to rob her. Gardaí said the story unravelled as they investigated the claim. She appeared before Naas District Court, where she is being prosecuted for making a false report, and the court case was reported on 25 February 2025. The latest development is that Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 15 April.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 33-year-old woman allegedly claimed she was the victim of an attempted robbery by a male with a knife.
Where
The false report was allegedly made at Kilcullen garda station in County Kildare.
When
The false report was made on 2 February 2024.
Investigation
Sgt Dave Hanrahan told the court that the story unravelled as gardaí investigated the claim.
Charges
The woman is being prosecuted for making a false report to gardaí.
In court
  • The woman appeared before a sitting of Naas District Court, as reported on 25 February 2025.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 15 April.
Other details
The defendant did not name anybody as the perpetrator, according to her defending solicitor David Powderly.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman claimed she was the victim of an attempted robbery by a male with a knife. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe false report was made at Kilcullen garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe false report was made on 2 February 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe story unravelled as gardaí investigated the claim. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe woman is being prosecuted for making a false report. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman appeared before a sitting of Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 15 April. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant did not name anybody as the perpetrator. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare woman falsely claimed to gardaí she was a knife crime victim

    Reports a court appearance at Naas District Court. The woman is being prosecuted for a false report made at Kilcullen garda station, and the case was adjourned to 15 April.

    accused, 33, female