Ireland Lee Kelly faces trial on indictment over alleged Newbridge motor incident
Gardaí allege that on the afternoon of 26 March 2023 Lee Kelly, a 23-year-old man from Kildare town, drove a vehicle into another vehicle near Dunnes Stores in Newbridge, County Kildare, then boxed in the other driver and confronted the alleged injured party and their sibling alongside a number of males. The case is an alleged assault. At Naas District Court on 18 January 2024, in Mr Kelly's absence, the Director of Public Prosecutions indicated a trial on indictment, Judge Desmond Zaidan described the allegation as very serious, and the time for service of a book of evidence was extended. Mr Kelly was remanded on continuing bail, and the latest development is that the case was adjourned to 11 April 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court23 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí allege that Mr Kelly drove a vehicle into another vehicle.
- Gardaí allege that Mr Kelly boxed in the other driver and approached the alleged injured party and their sibling.
- Gardaí allege that Mr Kelly confronted the alleged injured party and their sibling alongside a number of males.
- Where
- The alleged incident happened near Dunnes Stores supermarket in Newbridge, County Kildare.
- When
- The alleged incident happened on the afternoon of 26 March 2023.
- Investigation
- The identities of the other males mentioned by Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan were not disclosed in court.
- Charges
- The Director of Public Prosecutions indicated a trial on indictment.
- In court
- Judge Desmond Zaidan described the allegation as very serious at Naas District Court on 18 January 2024.
- Mr Kelly was not present in court on 18 January 2024.
- The judge extended the time for service of a book of evidence.
- Mr Kelly was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
- The case was adjourned to 11 April 2024.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMr Kelly allegedly drove a vehicle into another vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
- whatMr Kelly allegedly boxed in the other driver and approached the alleged injured party and their sibling. (kildarenow.com)
- whatMr Kelly allegedly confronted the alleged injured party and their sibling alongside a number of males. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe alleged incident happened near Dunnes Stores supermarket in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged incident happened on the afternoon of March 26. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationThe identities of the other males mentioned by Sergeant Hanrahan were not disclosed in court. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe Director of Public Prosecutions indicated a trial on indictment. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan described the allegation as very serious. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 18 January 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtMr Kelly was not present in court on the date in question. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge extended the time for service of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 11 April. (kildarenow.com)
- courtMr Kelly was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jan2024Alleged motor incident near supermarket in Newbridge detailed to Kildare court
First report of this case. The article gives the incident date as 'March 26 last' with no year, so 2023 is inferred from 'last' and the January 2024 publication date. The hearing was on Thursday 18 January 2024 and the case was adjourned to 11 April.
accused, Lee Kelly, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Kelly