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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17106Robbery · Co. Kildare · 13 Oct 2023

Man accused of knifepoint robbery at Kilcock shop appears before Naas District Court

A 50-year-old man, Stephen Darby, a County Cavan resident, has been accused of robbing a shop in The Mall, Kilcock, County Kildare, at knifepoint on October 13, 2023, and of making off with a sum of cash. He appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court via video-link on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Gardaí were due to present a book of evidence, but the accused could not be produced from prison because of staffing issues. The judge adjourned the case to Athy District Court on May 28, 2024, when the book of evidence is expected to be served.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 50-year-old man, Stephen Darby, has been accused of robbing a North Kildare shop at knifepoint.
  • The accused is described as a County Cavan resident, with an address listed as Loughlan House, Blacklion, County Cavan.
  • It was claimed that the accused made off with a sum of cash.
Where
The alleged robbery took place at a shop in The Mall, Kilcock, County Kildare.
When
The alleged robbery took place on October 13, 2023.
Weapon
The alleged robbery was carried out at knifepoint.
Investigation
Gardaí were due to present a book of evidence, but the accused could not be produced from prison because of staffing issues, according to defending barrister Aisling Murphy.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court via video-link on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
  • The judge adjourned the case to a sitting of Athy District Court on May 28, 2024.
Other details
The book of evidence is expected to be served on May 28, 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA County Cavan resident has been accused of robbing a North Kildare shop at knifepoint. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe accused was claimed to have made off with a sum of cash. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe robbery took place at a shop in The Mall, Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe robbery took place on October 13 last. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe robbery was carried out at knifepoint. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí were due to present a book of evidence, but the accused could not be produced from prison because of staffing issues. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe 50-year-old accused appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, May 23 last, via video-link. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to a sitting of Athy District Court on May 28. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe book of evidence is expected to be served on May 28. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 May2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Suspect in North Kildare knifepoint robbery appears before Naas District Court

    Reports the accused's court appearance at Naas District Court on Thursday 23 May 2024 and the adjournment to Athy District Court on 28 May 2024. The article gives the incident date only as October 13 last, without a year.

    accused, Stephen Darby, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Darby