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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0653Assault · Co. Kildare · 6 Jul 2026

Man in 30s charged over assault on three Gardaí in Newbridge, Co Kildare

On Monday evening 6 July 2026, a man in his 30s assaulted three members of An Garda Síochána during an arrest in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The Gardaí were on a high visibility patrol when they arrested the man, who became violent during the interaction. The three Gardaí received medical treatment at hospital. The man was detained at a Garda station in Co. Kildare and has been charged in relation to the assault. He is due to appear before Naas District Court on 7 July 2026, with investigations ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged7 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 30s assaulted three members of An Garda Síochána during an arrest.
Where
The incident occurred in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, where Gardaí were on a high visibility patrol.
When
The incident occurred on Monday evening 6 July 2026.
Investigation
  • The man was arrested and detained at a Garda station in Co. Kildare.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The man has been charged in relation to the assault.
In court
He is due to appear before Naas District Court on 7 July 2026.
Other details
The three Gardaí received medical treatment at hospital.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí arrested a man during the patrol. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe man in his 30s became violent and assaulted three members of An Garda Síochána. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí were on high visibility patrol in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Monday evening 6 July 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested and detained at a Garda station in Co. Kildare. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeHe has been charged in relation to the assault. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Naas District Court on 7 July 2026. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe Gardaí received medical treatment at hospital. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    07/07/2026 Court Appearance: Gardaí Assaulted, Co. Kildare. 7th July, 2026.

    Initial Gardaí press release reporting the assault, arrest, charging and court appearance.

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