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Case No. 19117Public order offence · Co. Kildare · 1 Apr 2021

Man contests public order charge over alleged Newbridge service station argument

Niall Casey, a 34-year-old man, is alleged by gardaí to have been involved in an argument with another person at Circle K in Newbridge, Co Kildare, on 1 April 2021 at around 4.20pm. He has been charged with an alleged contravention of Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, and the details were heard at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023, when he told the court he contests the charge. Judge Zaidan adjourned the matter to a special sitting of Naas District Court on 21 December for hearing, and the judge asked the State to produce him in person on that date, which is the latest reported step. Casey is currently serving a custodial sentence, according to the report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí allege that Niall Casey, a 34-year-old man, was involved in an argument with another person.
Where
The alleged argument took place at Circle K in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged incident happened on 1 April 2021 at around 4.20pm.
Charges
Casey has been charged with an alleged contravention of Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994.
In court
  • The details were heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 16 November 2023.
  • Casey told the court that he is contesting the charge.
  • Judge Zaidan adjourned the matter to a special sitting of Naas District Court on 21 December for hearing.
  • The judge asked the State to produce the accused in person on 21 December.
Other details
  • Casey is currently serving a custodial sentence, according to the report.
  • The report is from Kildare Now, published on 19 November 2023 and updated on 20 November 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged confrontation took place at a service station in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged argument was at Circle K in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 1 April 2021 at around 4.20pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is a contravention of Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe details were heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 16 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtCasey told the court that he is contesting the charge. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan adjourned the matter to a special sitting of Naas District Court on 21 December for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge asked the State to produce the accused in person on that date. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherCasey is currently serving a custodial sentence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 20 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged confrontation at service station in Newbridge detailed to Kildare court

    Reports the court hearing at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023, where the charge was detailed, Casey said he contests it, and the case was adjourned to 21 December. Gives the alleged date, time and location of the incident and the section of the Public Order Act cited.

    accused, Niall Casey, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Casey