Ireland Man charged with alleged assault on gardaí and threats to kill aunt in probate dispute
Gardaí allege that Finbar O'Hagan, 55, threatened to kill his aunt and her son in March and April 2023 at Bawnogues, Straffan, in a dispute over probate, and that he became violent when two gardaí called to interview him. The allegations include taking his aunt's mobile phone and throwing it on the ground, and trying to set a dog on the gardaí. He was charged with alleged assault and making threats to kill, and on 26 February 2025 at Naas District Court the case was forwarded for trial to Naas Circuit Court. Bail was granted on condition that he does not enter property or land at Bawnogues, and his defence solicitor said he does not accept the allegations.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí allege Finbar O'Hagan threatened to kill his aunt and her son.
- Gardaí allege he took his aunt's mobile phone and threw it on the ground in an attempt to break it.
- Gardaí allege he became violent when two gardaí called to conduct an interview, and that the gardaí were assaulted during an incident that lasted a long time.
- Other details
- Gardaí allege he tried to set a dog to attack the gardaí, but the dog did not attack.
- One garda was out of work for some time and the other for a period.
- The defence solicitor said the defendant does not accept the allegations.
- The judge noted the defendant is presumed innocent.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at Bawnogues, Straffan.
- When
- The alleged offences were on dates in March 2023 and April 2023.
- Cause
- The dispute is over probate.
- Investigation
- Sergeant Niall Smyth told an earlier court hearing that the defendant is in dispute with his aunt over land.
- Charges
- Finbar O'Hagan is charged with alleged assault and making threats to kill.
- In court
- On 26 February 2025 at Naas District Court, the case was forwarded for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
- Bail was granted on condition that he does not enter property or land at Bawnogues.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí allege he threatened to kill his aunt and her son. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí allege he took his aunt's mobile phone and threw it on the ground in an attempt to break it. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí allege he became violent when two gardaí called to conduct an interview. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí allege the gardaí were assaulted and the incident lasted a long time. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí allege he tried to set a dog to attack the gardaí, but the dog did not attack. (kildarenow.com)
- whatOne garda was out of work for some time and the other for a period. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at Bawnogues, Straffan. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged offences were on dates in March 2023 and April 2023. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe dispute is over probate. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeFinbar O’Hagan is charged with alleged assault and making threats to kill. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was forwarded for trial to Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtBail was granted on condition that he does not enter property or land at Bawnogues. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the defendant does not accept the allegations. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe judge noted the defendant is presumed innocent. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Feb2025Kildare gardaí assaulted and aunt threatened in a row over a will
Reports the District Court appearance in which the defendant was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court, the bail conditions, and the defence position that he does not accept the allegations.
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