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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17815Breach of protection order; threatening messages · Co. Kildare

Man granted bail after alleged breach of protection order in Naas

A young man was brought in by gardaí and appeared at Naas District Court in County Kildare on Thursday, 21 March 2024, where gardaí alleged he breached a protection order by contacting his ex-girlfriend and sending her threatening text messages. Gardaí said he had smashed his phone, which they believed was an attempt to conceal potential evidence, and a garda told the court he had breached bail conditions numerous times. Judge Desmond Zaidan heard the case in private, granted the man bail until the case resumes, and ordered the alleged injured party to block his number and not contact him. The case was then adjourned to a date in July for hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A young man is alleged to have breached a protection order held by his ex-girlfriend, the alleged injured party.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The court appearance took place on Thursday, 21 March 2024.
Cause
Gardaí allege the man contacted his ex-girlfriend in breach of a protection order and sent her threatening text messages.
Other details
  • The man is alleged to have left a voicemail message on the ex-girlfriend's phone.
  • The garda told the court the man had breached bail conditions numerous times.
Investigation
The man said he had smashed his phone, and the garda believed this was an attempt to conceal potential evidence.
Charges
Gardaí alleged that the man breached a protection order.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan presided over the case in private.
  • The judge granted the man bail until the case resumes and ordered the alleged injured party to block his phone number and not attempt to contact him.
  • The judge adjourned the case to a date in July for hearing.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe court appearance took place on Thursday, 21 March. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe man allegedly sent his ex-girlfriend threatening text messages. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe man said he had smashed his phone. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe garda believed the phone smashing was an attempt to conceal potential evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGardaí alleged that the man breached a protection order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe hearing was held at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan presided over the case in private. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted the man bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge ordered that the alleged injured party must block the man's phone number and not attempt to contact him. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to a date in July for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe alleged injured party is the defendant's ex-girlfriend. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man allegedly left a voicemail message on the ex-girlfriend's phone. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe garda told the court the man had breached bail conditions numerous times. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare judge tells court defendant: “If you go to jail, you won't survive... I know that”

    Reports a bail hearing at Naas District Court on 21 March 2024, including the garda evidence, the defendant's account, and the judge's bail conditions and adjournment to July.

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