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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20308Assault and criminal damage · Co. Kildare

Man accused of assaulting 10 people at Kildare homeless shelter

A man was accused of assaulting approximately ten people and gardaí at a homeless shelter in County Kildare earlier in the week of July 13, 2023, causing damage estimated in the thousands of euros. He was charged with three counts of criminal damage and seven counts of assault. He appeared at Naas District Court on July 13, 2023, was remanded in custody, and the case was adjourned to July 18 for a bail application. Reporting restrictions were imposed, and Gardaí believe the man was under the influence at the time of the offence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was accused of assaulting approximately ten different people and gardaí at a homeless shelter in County Kildare.
  • A significant amount of damage was caused, estimated to be in the thousands of euros.
When
The incident occurred earlier in the week of July 13, 2023.
Charges
He was charged with three counts of criminal damage and seven counts of assault.
In court
  • The accused appeared at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to July 18 for a bail application.
  • The man was remanded in custody.
  • Reporting restrictions were imposed on the case.
Other details
  • The motive behind the man's attack is unknown.
  • Gardaí believe the man was under the influence at the time of the offence.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was accused of assaulting approximately ten different people at a homeless shelter in County Kildare (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man allegedly assaulted gardaí when they responded to the incident (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA significant amount of damage was caused, estimated to be in the thousands of euros (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was accused of three counts of criminal damage and seven counts of assault (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 13, 2023 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 18 July for a bail application (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man was remanded in custody (kildarenow.com)
  • courtReporting restrictions were imposed on the case (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe motive behind the man's attack is unknown (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí believe the man was under the influence at the time of the offence (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Allegedly assaulted 10 people at Kildare homeless shelter

    First report of the case; man remanded in custody, case adjourned for bail hearing, reporting restrictions and in-camera order imposed.

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