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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16183Assault on a garda · Co. Kildare

Man accused of assaulting garda at M4 slip road, Kilcock

Radi Goodah, a 46-year-old man whose address was given as Tallaght, is alleged to have bitten and kicked a garda at the M4 slip road in Kilcock on January 26, when gardaí on a routine patrol came across a broken-down vehicle. He is being prosecuted for assault. The case was heard at Naas District Court and reported on 2 September 2024, when an Arabic translator was certified. It was adjourned to October 1 for directions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Radi Goodah, 46, is accused of biting and kicking a garda.
  • The defendant allegedly became aggressive when approached and refused to give any details.
  • One garda had his arm trapped when the defendant closed a window as the garda tried to turn off the vehicle.
  • It was alleged the defendant bit a garda through his jacket, causing a red mark.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the M4 slip road in Kilcock, County Kildare.
When
The alleged assault took place on January 26; the year is not given in the reports.
Other details
  • The address of the accused was given as 57 Moynihan Court, Tallaght.
  • It was also claimed that the defendant was kicked in the shin.
Investigation
Gardaí were on a routine patrol when they came across a broken-down vehicle.
Charges
Radi Goodah is being prosecuted for assault.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court and reported on 2 September 2024.
  • The judge certified the appointment of an Arabic translator.
  • The case was adjourned to October 1 for directions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused was alleged to have bitten and kicked a garda. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant allegedly became aggressive when approached and refused to give any details. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOne garda had his arm trapped when the defendant closed a window after the garda tried to turn off the vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt was alleged the defendant bit a garda through his jacket, causing a red mark. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt was also claimed that the defendant was kicked in the shin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the M4 slip road in Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on January 26. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí were on a routine patrol when they came across a broken-down vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge certified the appointment of an Arabic translator. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to October 1 for directions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Sep2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man 'bit and kicked a garda'

    Court report: the accused allegedly bit and kicked a garda during a vehicle stop; Arabic translator certified; case adjourned to October 1 for DPP directions.

    accused, Radi Goodah, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Radi Goodah