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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12856Assault (domestic violence) · Co. Kildare

Man denies brandishing hedge trimmer at wife in Naas court safety order hearing

A man appeared at Naas District Court where his wife sought a safety order under family law legislation, alleging he brandished a hedge trimmer in her face, hit her with a TV remote and used abusive language. Judge Michael Ramsey struck out the application after the husband gave an undertaking not to threaten violence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man denied brandishing the hedge trimmer. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged he hit her with a TV remote control after she asked him to close the door. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman was not struck by the hedge trimmer but was scared and terrified. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOn another occasion he put his fist up to her when she went to close a door. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe couple live in the same residence and are going through divorce proceedings. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe husband said he did not strike her or want to strike her. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe woman reported the incident to the gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman sought protection under family law legislation. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Michael Ramsey struck out the application for a safety order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe husband gave an undertaking not to threaten violence against his wife. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtIf a breach of the undertaking occurs, the husband could face a custody term. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Brandished a hedge trimmer in front of wife's face, it's claimed in Kildare court

    First report of the safety order hearing at Naas District Court; application struck out after husband's undertaking.

    victim, femalesuspect, male