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Case No. 19117Public order offence · Co. Kildare · 1 Apr 2021

Man on trial for public order offence in Newbridge

Niall Casey, 34, is on trial for a public order offence allegedly committed during an argument at the Circle K service station in Newbridge on 1 April 2021 at around 4.20pm. The charge, a contravention of Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, was detailed at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023. Casey, who is currently serving a custodial sentence, told the court he contests the charge. Judge Zaidan adjourned the matter to a special sitting on 21 December 2023 and asked the State to produce the accused in person.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An alleged argument with another person at a service station.
Where
The alleged incident took place at the Circle K service station in Newbridge, Kildare.
When
The alleged incident happened on 1 April 2021 at around 4.20pm.
Charges
The alleged offence is a contravention of Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994.
In court
  • The charge was detailed at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023.
  • Casey told the court he contests the charge.
  • Judge Zaidan adjourned the matter to a special sitting on 21 December 2023 and asked the State to produce the accused in person.
Other details
Casey is currently serving a custodial sentence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged confrontation took place at a service station in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged argument was at Circle K in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 1 April 2021 at around 4.20pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is a contravention of Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe details were heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 16 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtCasey told the court that he is contesting the charge. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan adjourned the matter to a special sitting of Naas District Court on 21 December for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge asked the State to produce the accused in person on that date. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherCasey is currently serving a custodial sentence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged confrontation at service station in Newbridge detailed to Kildare court

    Reports the court hearing at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023, where the charge was detailed, Casey said he contests it, and the case was adjourned to 21 December. Gives the alleged date, time and location of the incident and the section of the Public Order Act cited.

    accused, Niall Casey, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Casey