Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9405Burglary and criminal damage · Co. Kildare

Man accused of stealing from partner and smashing windows in her home

A man is alleged to have broken into the home of his partner, a woman, in County Kildare, taken €120 and then returned to smash two windows with a rock. It was alleged at the time of his arrest that he had €100 worth of cocaine. At Naas District Court, where the case was reported on 26 May 2026, the man appeared by videolink from custody and the sergeant described the investigation as complex and requiring a large volume of exhibits. The defence asked for the case to be struck out, but the judge declined, allowed the investigation to continue and adjourned the matter.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man is alleged to have stolen €120 from his partner.
  • A man is alleged to have smashed two windows in his partner's home.
Where
The alleged offences took place at the woman's home in County Kildare.
Cause
It was alleged the man broke into the property, took the money and left, then returned to break the windows.
Weapon
A rock was allegedly used to smash the windows.
Other details
  • It was alleged the man had €100 worth of cocaine when he was arrested.
  • The partner wishes to withdraw her claims.
Investigation
  • Sergeant Mary Meade described the investigation as complex and requiring a large volume of exhibits.
  • A file was expected to reach the Director of Public Prosecutions in three weeks.
When
The court hearing was reported on 26 May 2026.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court.
  • The man appeared by videolink from custody.
  • The defence solicitor asked for the case to be struck out.
  • The judge declined to strike out the case, allowed the investigation to continue and adjourned the matter.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is alleged to have stolen €120 from his partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA man is alleged to have smashed two windows in his partner's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe man allegedly broke in, took the money, left and returned to break the windows. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponA rock was allegedly used to smash the windows. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe sergeant described the investigation as complex and requiring a large volume of exhibits. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared by videolink because he was in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtIt was hoped the case would be with the Director of Public Prosecutions in three weeks. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence solicitor asked for the case to be struck out. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge declined to strike the case out and allowed the investigation to continue. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt was alleged the man had €100 worth of cocaine when he was arrested. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe partner wishes to withdraw her claims. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 May2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Robbed money off partner and smashed windows in her home - Kildare court told

    Court report on the alleged robbery and criminal damage. The man appeared by videolink from custody. Gardaí said the case was complex and a file was expected with the DPP in three weeks. The partner wishes to withdraw her claims, and the defence seeks to have the case struck out. The judge declined and adjourned the matter.

    suspect, malevictim, female