Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15816Assault causing harm · Co. Kildare

Man charged with assault causing harm in Kilcock

On July 27, an assault allegedly took place at Chapel View, Kilcock, County Kildare, involving up to 15 people and a slash hook. Ned Connors, 26, faces an allegation of assault causing harm over the incident. At a Naas District Court sitting reported on October 11, 2024, the garda had no objection to bail subject to conditions, and Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to November 5.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Ned Connors, 26, faces an allegation of assault causing harm.
  • Up to 15 people were allegedly involved in the incident.
Where
The incident allegedly took place at Chapel View, Kilcock, County Kildare.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on July 27.
Cause
The incident arose after a disagreement between the female members of two families spiralled into a dispute between males.
Weapon
A slash hook was allegedly used during the assault.
Investigation
A garda told the court that a lot of statements have to be taken and there are a lot of interviews.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court, where the garda had no objection to bail being granted subject to conditions.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to November 5.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatUp to 15 people were allegedly involved in the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Chapel View, Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on July 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe incident arose after a disagreement between the female members of two families spiralled into a dispute between males. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponA slash hook was used during the assault incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA lot of statements have to be taken in the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeNed Connors faces an allegation of assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe garda had no objection to bail being granted subject to conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to November 5. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Oct2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Slash hook used during assault in County Kildare town

    Court report on the Naas District Court sitting: the accused faces a charge of assault causing harm in Kilcock, a slash hook was allegedly used, up to 15 people were allegedly involved, and the case was adjourned to November 5 with bail conditions discussed.

    accused, Ned Connors, 26, named, irish (judged from name)Ned Connors