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Case No. 17131Burglary · Co. Kildare · 16 Dec 2023

Man prosecuted over alleged Newbridge burglary

Dean Smith, 30, is being prosecuted for burglary over an alleged incident at an address on Sexes Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare, on 16 December 2023. A man was reportedly apprehended and held until gardaí arrived, and the court was told the defendant received facial injuries in the incident. At Naas District Court, reported on 27 May 2024, Dean Smith appeared via videolink from Cloverhill Prison. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter and criticised the delay by the Office of Public Prosecutions in giving instructions, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The alleged burglary involved a house, and gardaí will claim a window was broken during the incident.
Where
The alleged burglary took place at an address on Sexes Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
The incident date is recorded as 16 December 2023.
Investigation
A man was apprehended and held until gardaí arrived after the alleged burglary.
Other details
  • The court was told the defendant received facial injuries, including a cut and bruising, as a result of the incident.
  • The court report was published by Kildare Now on 27 May 2024.
Charges
Dean Smith, 30, is being prosecuted for burglary.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court, and Dean Smith appeared via videolink from Cloverhill Prison.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter and criticised the delay by the Office of Public Prosecutions in giving instructions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí will claim that a house window was broken during the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged burglary was at an address on Sexes Road, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged burglary occurred on December 16. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA man was apprehended and held until gardaí arrived after the alleged burglary. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeDean Smith is being prosecuted for burglary. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via videolink from Cloverhill Prison. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter and criticised the delay by the Office of Public Prosecutions in giving instructions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant received facial injuries, including a cut and bruising, as a result of the incident. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 May2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man was apprehended and held for gardaí after alleged burglary

    Court report on the burglary prosecution of Dean Smith at Naas District Court. This is a different incident from existing case 17019, which concerns handling stolen property on December 7. The article gives no year for the December 16 date.

    accused, Dean Smith, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Smith