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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21515Burglary · Co. Wicklow · 26 Apr 2019

Man identified by DNA after school door kicked in at Blessington

On April 26, 2019, at around 4 am, a door to a boiler room was kicked in at the Educate Together school in Burgage, Blessington, County Wicklow. Oliver Fleming, 47, was identified through DNA taken from blood found at the scene and was prosecuted for burglary at Naas District Court. The defence said he was very drunk, unable to get a taxi, and had intended to stay in the boiler room, and noted the damage to the door was minor. The case was adjourned to September 6, and the judge proposed a €1,000 contribution to the school, with a €300 fine to be imposed if the contribution was made.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A door to a boiler room was kicked in at the Educate Together school.
Where
The incident occurred at the Educate Together school in Burgage, Blessington, County Wicklow.
When
The incident took place on April 26, 2019, at around 4 am.
Cause
The defence said the defendant was very drunk, unable to get a taxi, and had intended to stay in the boiler room.
Investigation
DNA was secured from blood found at the scene, which identified the defendant.
Charges
Oliver Fleming, 47, was prosecuted for burglary.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court and adjourned to September 6.
Sentence
The judge proposed a €1,000 contribution to the school, with a €300 fine to be imposed if the contribution was made.
Other details
  • The defendant had nine previous convictions, the last in 2010, mainly for road traffic offences.
  • The defence said the defendant was remorseful and the damage to the door was quite minor.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA door to a boiler room was kicked in. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident happened at the Educate Together school in Burgage, Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on April 26, 2019, at around 4 am. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDNA was taken from blood found at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeOliver Fleming was prosecuted for burglary. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to September 6. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge proposed a €1,000 contribution to the school. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said a €300 fine would be imposed if the contribution is made. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had nine previous convictions, the last in 2010, mainly for road traffic offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant is remorseful and regrets the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant was very drunk and unable to get a taxi, and had intended to stay in the boiler room. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe court heard that the damage to the door was quite minor. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Man who kicked in door at school identified through DNA

    First report of this case. Court appearance at Naas District Court: the accused was prosecuted for burglary, DNA evidence was cited, and the matter was adjourned to September 6.

    accused, Oliver Fleming, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Oliver Fleming