Ireland Case No. 31007Assault (biting a garda) · Co. Kildare · 7 Dec 2019
Kildare woman sent for trial for biting a garda
Antonia Bucur, 38, of Naas, was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court on 23 February 2022 for allegedly biting Garda Jacinta O'Connor during a struggle while under arrest at Kilcullen Road, Naas, on 7 December 2019. She was freed on bail of €500.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe accused is Antonia Bucur, 38, of 3 Artizans Cottages, Newbridge Road, Naas (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe accused was under arrest and in the back of a patrol car when the incident happened (kildarenow.com)
- whatDuring a struggle the defendant bit the garda, breaking her skin (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe garda had to undergo a number of tests, all of which returned clear (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Kilcullen Road, Naas (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 7 December 2019 (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant was sent for trial to the next Naas Circuit Court sittings taking place in Drogheda (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge told the defendant she must provide details of any alibi to the prosecution authorities (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant was freed on bail of €500 (kildarenow.com)
- otherA translator will not be required for the court hearing (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Feb2022Kildare woman sent for trial for biting a garda
Reports that Antonia Bucur was sent for trial to Naas Circuit Court (sittings in Drogheda) for allegedly biting a garda during a struggle while under arrest in the back of a patrol car. The garda underwent tests that all returned clear. The defendant was bailed at €500.
suspect, Antonia Bucur, 38, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Antonia Bucurvictim, Jacinta O'Connor, irish (judged from name)Jacinta O'Connor