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Case No. 15971Assault; racially abusive behaviour · Co. Kildare · 14 Jul 2023

Man accused of racially abusing woman and assaulting her partner in Kildare town

On the evening of 14 July 2023, a 21-year-old man, Charlie Kearney, allegedly argued with a woman and her partner in Market Square, Kildare town, and made racist remarks to her. Gardaí allege he then assaulted the partner at Claregate Street, causing an injury to his shoulder. On 19 September 2024 his case was heard at Naas District Court, where he was absent, gardaí sought a bench warrant, and the judge granted it. His defence solicitor said he does not agree with the garda account of events.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 21-year-old man, Charlie Kearney, has been accused of assault and of allegedly racially abusing a woman in Kildare town.
  • The accused allegedly argued with a woman and her partner and made racist remarks to her.
  • The accused allegedly assaulted the woman's partner, causing an injury to his shoulder.
Where
  • The alleged racial abuse took place in Market Square, Kildare town.
  • The alleged assault on the woman's partner took place at Claregate Street, Kildare town.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on the evening of 14 July 2023.
Charges
The accused has been accused of assault and of allegedly racially abusing a woman.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan told the court the garda account of the incident.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court on 19 September 2024 before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • The accused was absent, and gardaí sought a bench warrant, which the judge granted.
Other details
  • The defence solicitor said the accused does not agree with the garda version of events.
  • Kildare Now reported the court hearing on 25 September 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused allegedly argued with a woman and her partner and made racist remarks to her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe accused allegedly assaulted the woman's partner, causing an injury to his shoulder. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged racial abuse took place in Market Square, Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault on the woman's partner took place at Claregate Street in Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on the evening of July 14, 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA 21-year-old man has been accused of assault and of allegedly racially abusing a woman in Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 19 September 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was absent, and gardaí sought a bench warrant, which the judge granted. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the accused does not agree with the garda version of events. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged racial abuse incident took place in Kildare town, gardaí claim

    Reports the case at Naas District Court on 19 September 2024, where the accused was absent and a bench warrant was granted; the defence disputes the garda account.

    accused, Charlie Kearney, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charlie Kearneyvictim, femalevictim, male