Ireland Man accused of robbery and assault in Newbridge refused bail
On December 12, a wallet and its contents were allegedly stolen from a man in his mid 40s on Sex Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare, and he said he had been physically assaulted, including being kicked to the face; the year is not stated in the report. Gardaí found James Doyle, 36, hiding behind a bed in an apartment in Newbridge, and he was charged with robbery; a woman was also charged in connection with the incident. At a court hearing, gardaí objected to bail and the judge refused the application, and Doyle later pleaded guilty to two offences, with the case adjourned for a victim impact statement as reported on 14 March 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- It is alleged that a wallet and its contents were stolen.
- The injured party is a man in his mid 40s who said he had been physically assaulted, including being kicked to the face.
- The injured party had headaches and muscle damage and was taken to Naas Hospital.
- Where
- The alleged robbery took place at Sex Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
- A man was found hiding behind a bed in an apartment in Newbridge, and it is stated that he fled to an apartment complex known as Vivian House.
- When
- The alleged robbery was on December 12; the year is not stated in the report, which was published on 14 March 2024.
- Weapon
- A pair of scissors was found on the woman when she was searched.
- Investigation
- Property belonging to the injured party was found in a garda vehicle.
- Charges
- James Doyle, 36, of 57 North Glebe, Kildare town, faces an allegation of robbery at Sex Road, Newbridge.
- A woman was also charged in connection with the incident.
- In court
- Gardaí objected to bail and the judge refused the application.
- The defendant denied involvement in the incident and later pleaded guilty to two offences.
- The case was adjourned for a victim impact statement.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatIt is alleged that a wallet and its contents were stolen. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe injured party is in his mid 40s. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe injured party said he had been physically assaulted, including being kicked to the face. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe injured party had headaches and muscle damage and was taken to Naas Hospital. (kildarenow.com)
- whereA man was found hiding behind a bed in an apartment in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe man fled to an apartment complex known as Vivian House. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged robbery was on December 12. (kildarenow.com)
- weaponA pair of scissors was found on the woman when she was searched. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationProperty belonging to the injured party was found in a garda vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeJames Doyle faces an allegation of robbery at Sex Road, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- courtGarda objected to bail and the judge refused the application. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant later pleaded guilty to two offences. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned for a victim impact statement. (kildarenow.com)
- otherA woman was also charged in connection with the incident. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant denied involvement in the incident. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Mar2024Gardaí found assault accused 'hiding behind in apartment behind a bed'
Court report on bail refusal, guilty plea to two offences and adjournment for a victim impact statement. The year of the December 12 incident is not stated.
accused, James Doyle, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Doylevictim, mid 40s, maleaccused, female