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Case No. 16717Threatening behaviour towards gardaí · Co. Kildare

Man kicked garda car and threatened gardaí at Naas court

A man was alleged to have kicked a garda car and threatened two gardaí after they called to an address at 12.15am to do a bail check, in County Kildare; the date of the incident is not given. The man, whose age and nationality are not stated, was before Naas District Court on an allegation of breaching family law legislation on December 6. Sgt Mary Meade told the court that gardaí were involved, and Kildare Now reported the case on 5 July 2024. The latest development is that Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case, and no charge or sentence is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man was alleged to have kicked a garda car and threatened two gardaí.
  • The defendant allegedly told gardaí they would not be around for much longer, saying "you will be got" and "you're on my list."
When
Gardaí called to an address to do a bail check at 12.15am; the incident date is not given.
Where
The address where gardaí called is not named, and the case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
Other details
  • The defendant was reported to be intoxicated and became abusive towards gardaí.
  • Defending solicitor Tim Kennelly said the defendant had been going through a very tough time in relation to his family.
  • Kildare Now published its report of the case on 5 July 2024.
Charges
The man was before the court on an allegation of breaching family law legislation on December 6.
In court
  • Sgt Mary Meade told Naas District Court that gardaí were involved.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man kicked a garda car and threatened two gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí called to an address to do a bail check at 12.15am. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant was intoxicated and became abusive. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant told gardaí they would not be around for much longer. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man was before the court on an allegation of breaching family law legislation on December 6. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSgt Mary Meade told Naas District Court that gardaí were involved. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe case was adjourned by Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defending solicitor said the defendant had been going through a very tough time in relation to his family. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jul2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kicked a garda car and told gardaí 'they'd be got'

    First report of the Naas District Court case. Adds the account of the bail check call, the intoxication and abuse, the threats, the defence solicitor's comments, and the adjournment.

    accused, male