Thursday 5 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29731Threatening sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Man on threatening sexual assault charge has jurisdiction refused in Naas

A man allegedly sent a voice recording via Facebook Messenger to a female relative in Kildare containing derogatory homophobic comments and a threat to sexually assault her by inserting a stick into her vagina. At Naas District Court on 8 October 2021, Judge Desmond Zaidan refused jurisdiction for the threatening sexual assault case. Bail was continued until 24 February 2022, with a book of evidence due to be presented with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The man allegedly sent a voice recording via Facebook Messenger to a female relative containing derogatory homophobic comments and a threat to sexually assault her by inserting a stick into her vagina.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in Kildare.
When
The man's first court appearance was on 8 October 2021.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan refused jurisdiction for the case.
  • Bail was continued until 24 February 2022.
  • A book of evidence is due to be presented with consent from the DPP.
Other details
The man was on social welfare at the time of his court appearance.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man allegedly sent a voice recording via Facebook Messenger to a female relative containing derogatory homophobic comments. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe allegedly threatened to sexually assault her by inserting a stick into her vagina. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan refused jurisdiction for the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail was continued until 24 February. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence is due to be presented with consent from the DPP. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Oct2021
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Naas Court hears case of man who allegedly threatened sexual assault against family member in homophobic rant

    First court appearance; jurisdiction refused; bail continued to 24 February 2022 pending a book of evidence with DPP consent.

    accused, malevictim, female