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Case No. 20111Assault causing harm; dangerous driving · Co. Kildare · 24 Jan 2020

Man charged with assault causing harm on female traffic warden in Newbridge

A man aged 34, John Connors, was charged with assault causing harm and a dangerous driving offence over an alleged assault on a female traffic warden on Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare, on January 24, 2020. Gardaí brought the charges before Naas District Court on Thursday, July 27, 2023, where the defence said the accusations are contested. The case was reported on August 3, 2023, and is due to resume on December 12.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court3 Aug
  5. Verdict
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí allege that a female traffic warden was assaulted by a man in County Kildare.
Where
The alleged offence took place on Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence took place on January 24, 2020.
Other details
  • The suspect is John Connors, a 34-year-old man.
  • His address is listed as The Abberley Court Hotel, Belgard Road, Tallaght, County Dublin.
  • Gardaí allege that after the alleged assault he sped away and caused the traffic warden to take evasive action.
Charges
  • He is charged with assault causing harm under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
  • He is also accused of a dangerous driving offence on the same date and at the same place.
In court
  • Gardaí appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, July 27, 2023, before Judge Alec Gabbett.
  • The defence barrister said the accused fully contests the accusations.
  • The case will resume on December 12.
Investigation
The case was first reported by kildarenow.com on August 3, 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA female traffic warden was allegedly assaulted by a man in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place on Main Street, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on January 24, 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with assault causing harm under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe is also accused of a dangerous driving offence on the same date and at the same place. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí appeared in Naas District Court on Thursday, July 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence barrister said the accused fully contests the accusations. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case will resume on December 12. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí allege that after the alleged assault he sped away and caused the traffic warden to take evasive action. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Aug2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man allegedly assaulted female traffic warden in Newbridge, County Kildare

    First report of this case. Gives the charges, the court appearance in Naas District Court, the defence position that the charges are contested, and the next court date.

    accused, John Connors, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Connorsvictim, female