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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29858Assault causing harm · Co. Kildare · 28 Jul 2026

Man granted conditional bail over alleged assault in Kildare town

Andre Pierre Kruger, 47, a man, was arrested by Garda John Spain on the night of 28 July 2026 following an alleged assault causing harm at Ashley House, Tully East, Kildare town. He was charged some hours later and made no reply. He appeared at Naas District Court before Judge Tom McSharry, where he was granted conditional bail including residing at a named address, no contact with the injured party, signing on at a garda station three times a week, and being available to take calls on a 24/7 basis. The case was adjourned to 28 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Andre Pierre Kruger, 47, a man, is being prosecuted for assault causing harm at Ashley House on 28 July 2026.
Where
The alleged incident took place at Ashley House, Tully East, Kildare town, and the defendant's address was given as Apartment 3, Ashley House Apartments, Tully East, Kildare town.
When
The alleged incident occurred on 28 July 2026.
Investigation
Garda John Spain arrested the man on the night of the alleged incident and charged him some hours later, when he made no reply.
In court
  • He appeared at Naas District Court before Judge Tom McSharry.
  • Garda Spain had no objection to bail being granted subject to conditions.
  • Bail conditions include residing at a named address, no contact with the injured party, signing on at a garda station three times a week, and being available to take calls on a 24/7 basis.
  • The case was adjourned to 28 April.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant is Andre Pierre Kruger, aged 47 (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe is being prosecuted for assault causing harm at Ashley House on 28 July (kildarenow.com)
  • whereHis address was given as Apartment 3, Ashley House Apartments, Tully East, Kildare town (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGarda John Spain arrested the man on the night of the alleged incident (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe appeared at Naas District Court (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGarda Spain had no objection to bail being granted subject to conditions (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail conditions include that he reside at a named address (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail conditions include no contact with an injured party (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail conditions include signing on at a garda station three times a week (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe must be available to take calls on a 24/7 basis (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 28 April (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Tom McSharry presided over the hearing (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man made no reply when charged some hours after the incident (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Nov2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man in court over alleged assault in Kildare town

    Reports the bail hearing at Naas District Court where the defendant was granted conditional bail (reside at named address, no contact with injured party, sign on three times a week, available 24/7) and the case was adjourned to 28 April.

    accused, Andre Pierre Kruger, 47, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Andre Pierre Kruger