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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8586Assault · Co. Kildare · 1 Feb 2025

Man before court over alleged assault at Naas Court Hotel

Valentyn Hrabchuk, a 20-year-old man whose address was given as Naas, is being prosecuted at Naas District Court for alleged assault at the Naas Court Hotel, Co Kildare, on 1 February 2025. It is alleged that a verbal altercation with a female on the dance floor led to a second male being hit on the side of the head with a glass, and the injured person went to hospital. The case was first reported on 16 July 2026, when Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned it to 9 December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two males were involved in the alleged incident.
  • The injured party went to hospital and sustained a cut to the right side of the head.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Naas Court Hotel, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged assault took place on 1 February 2025.
Cause
It is alleged the incident followed a verbal altercation with a female on the dance floor.
Weapon
It is alleged one of the parties was hit with a glass to the side of the head.
Charges
Valentyn Hrabchuk, 20, whose address was given as Naas, is being prosecuted for alleged assault.
In court
The case is before Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned it to 9 December.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo males were involved in the alleged incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party went to hospital. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party sustained a cut to the right side of the head that did not require stitches. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the Naas Court Hotel. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 1 February 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe alleged incident followed a verbal altercation with a female on the dance floor. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponOne of the parties was allegedly hit with a glass to the side of the head. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused is being prosecuted at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to December 9. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man 'hit with a glass' at well known Kildare night club, court told

    First report of this case. Adds the charge, the alleged weapon and injury, and the adjournment to 9 December by Judge Desmond Zaidan.

    accused, Valentyn Hrabchuk, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Valentyn Hrabchukvictim