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Case No. 17103Assault · Co. Kildare · 19 May 2024

Man accused over alleged hammer assault in Ballitore, Co Kildare

A man from Ballitore, Co Kildare, has been accused of being part of a group that allegedly assaulted another person with a hammer at Ballitore on 19 May 2024. The suspect is Craig Fagan, a 34-year-old man, whom gardaí have said is suspected of being among the group. Mr Fagan has been charged under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, and appeared by video-link at Naas District Court on 23 May 2024, where he was remanded in custody. The case was adjourned to 6 June 2024 because DPP directions were not ready, and Mr Fagan remains in custody until it resumes.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court28 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man from Ballitore is accused of being part of a group that allegedly assaulted another person with a hammer.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Ballitore, Co Kildare.
When
The incident allegedly took place on 19 May 2024.
Weapon
The alleged assault involved a hammer.
Investigation
  • Gardaí told the court the injured party was possibly assaulted by a group, and that Mr Fagan is suspected of being among them.
  • The identities of the other suspects were not disclosed on the court date.
Charges
Craig Fagan, 34, has been charged under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, which covers assault causing harm.
In court
  • Mr Fagan was heard at Naas District Court on 23 May 2024 and appeared by video-link.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan remanded Mr Fagan in custody until the case resumes.
  • The case was adjourned to 6 June 2024 because DPP directions were not ready.
Other details
Mr Fagan's address is listed as Fullers Court, Ballitore.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man from Ballitore has been accused of being part of a group that allegedly assaulted another person with a hammer. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offence is alleged to have been committed at Ballitore. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident allegedly took place on 19 May. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe alleged assault involved a hammer. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí told the court the injured party was possibly assaulted by a group of people, and that Mr Fagan is suspected of being among them. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe identities of the other suspects were not disclosed on the court date. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeMr Fagan has been charged under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, which covers assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 23 May. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtMr Fagan appeared by video-link and is remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 6 June because DPP directions were not ready. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan remanded Mr Fagan in custody until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 May2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man was allegedly assaulted with a hammer in Ballitore, County Kildare

    Reports that Craig Fagan was charged with assault causing harm, appeared at Naas District Court on 23 May 2024, was remanded in custody, and that the case was adjourned to 6 June. Describes the allegation as one of a group assault with a hammer.

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