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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20632Assault · Co. Kildare · 15 Feb 2023

Man denies assaulting friend in Kildare, case adjourned

Sebastian Furman, a 36-year-old man, is accused of assaulting his friend at a property in County Kildare on 15 February 2023. The friend is said to have suffered two black eyes, a swollen cheek, a damaged nose and a brief loss of consciousness. On 15 June 2023 Furman appeared before Naas District Court by video-link, denied ever assaulting his friend, claimed the friend had an epileptic seizure, and was remanded in custody. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 28 June, as the DPP file is not yet ready while medical evidence is still being examined.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Sebastian Furman, a 36-year-old man, is accused of assaulting his friend.
  • The friend is said to have suffered two black eyes, a swollen cheek and a damaged nose.
  • The friend is said to have lost consciousness for a brief period.
Where
The alleged assault took place at a property in County Kildare.
When
The alleged assault took place on 15 February 2023.
Cause
Furman claims the friend suffered an epileptic seizure that caused the injuries.
Other details
  • Furman denies ever assaulting his friend.
  • Furman's solicitor says his client is contesting the details put forward by the State.
Investigation
The DPP file is not yet ready because the DPP is still examining medical evidence.
In court
  • Furman appeared before Naas District Court by video-link on Thursday 15 June 2023.
  • Furman is currently remanded in custody.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 28 June.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSebastian Furman is accused of assaulting his friend. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe friend suffered two black eyes, a swollen cheek and a damaged nose. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe friend lost consciousness for a brief period. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at a property in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 15 February. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe DPP file is not yet ready because the DPP is still examining medical evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtFurman appeared before Naas District Court by video-link on Thursday 15 June. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtFurman is currently remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to June 28. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFurman denied ever assaulting his friend. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFurman claims the friend suffered an epileptic seizure that caused their injuries. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherFurman's solicitor said his client is contesting the details put forward by the State. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: Man denies ever assaulting his friend

    First report of this case. The article covers a Naas District Court appearance on 15 June 2023 where the accused denied the assault, and the case was adjourned to 28 June.

    accused, Sebastian Furman, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Sebastian Furmanvictim