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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21843Criminal damage (smashing up a room) · Co. Kildare

Man placed on peace bond after smashing room in home, Naas

A man pleaded guilty to criminal damage after smashing up a room in his home during an argument with his ex-partner. Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court placed him on a €500 peace bond for 12 months, commending the woman for not seeking revenge.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Mar
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man's ex-partner smashed up a room in their home during an argument (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to the offence (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard in-camera at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 16 (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe man was placed on a €500 peace bond for 12 months (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceOne condition of the bond was for the man to maintain sober habits (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge gave gardaí liberty to re-enter the case at short notice (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man's defending solicitor told the judge his client had a problem with alcohol (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe couple have three children together and are now living separately (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man was abusive towards the woman and accused her of extramarital affairs with multiple men (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said she did not wish to see him imprisoned for the sake of their children (kildarenow.com)
  • otherJudge Zaidan commended the woman, saying she was a good person in the strongest sense of the word (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man became visibly upset and apologised to the woman at the end of the trial (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman commended in court case by Kildare judge for ‘not seeking revenge’ against ex-partner

    Reports the sentencing outcome: man placed on a €500 peace bond for 12 months with a sobriety condition; judge commended the woman for her restraint.

    victim, femaleconvicted, male