Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21208Assault · Co. Kildare

Man accused of assaulting sister in Kildare sent forward for trial

A man is accused of assaulting his sister in County Kildare, with the alleged assault taking place on an unspecified date in 2021 while the woman's children were in the house. Naas District Court was first told about the alleged abuse on Thursday, September 15. After gardaí served a book of evidence, Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court and imposed reporting restrictions to protect the children's identities. In the latest report, published on 8 May 2023, the defendant is contesting the accusations and the case awaits trial.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is accused of assaulting his sister, a woman, in County Kildare.
Where
The alleged assault took place in a house where the woman's children were present.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on an unspecified date in 2021.
  • Naas District Court was first told about the alleged abuse on Thursday, September 15.
Charges
The man faces a charge of assaulting his sister.
Investigation
Gardaí served a book of evidence on the accused.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions on the man's identity to protect the children's identities.
Other details
The defendant is contesting the accusations against him.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man accused of assaulting his sister in County Kildare has had his case sent forward for trial. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe woman's children were present in the house at the time of the alleged incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe man allegedly assaulted his sister on a date in 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenNaas District Court was first told about the alleged abuse on Thursday, September 15. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions on the man's identity to protect the children's identities. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtAfter a book of evidence was served by gardaí, the judge sent the case forward to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant is contesting the accusations made against him. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: Man accused of assaulting his sister in County Kildare has case sent forward for trial

    Update on the Naas District Court case: the judge sent the case forward to the Naas Circuit Criminal Court, and the defendant is contesting the charges. The alleged assault took place on an unspecified date in 2021. Reporting restrictions protect the identity of the children.

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