Ireland Case No. 21059Assault · Co. Kildare
Man remanded in custody over alleged assault on partner in Newbridge
A woman was allegedly assaulted by her partner at Ballymany, Newbridge, County Kildare, on an unknown date over May 8-9. She was reportedly detained in Naas Hospital with a possible fractured jaw and facial injuries. A man was prosecuted for assault and appeared before Naas District Court, as reported on 18 May 2023. Judge Desmond Zaidan refused bail and remanded him in custody, saying the case only amounted to an allegation.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman was allegedly assaulted by her partner and detained in Naas Hospital with a possible fractured jaw.
- The woman reportedly had two black eyes, facial swelling and cheek bruising, and reported these injuries to Newbridge gardaí.
- The court was told the woman passed out after the alleged assault and was kicked in the chest the following morning.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at Ballymany, Newbridge, County Kildare.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on an unknown date over May 8-9.
- Investigation
- The court heard that a lot of blood was found, including on socks and a jumper.
- Cause
- The defence said the woman had a seizure and fell before convulsing, while the court was told she has a history of epilepsy and takes medication.
- Other details
- The man and woman are homeless and were sleeping in a tent in a derelict shed at Ballymany.
- The court heard the man said the woman would not make a statement against him when he was on his way to the garda station.
- Charges
- A man was prosecuted for assault in relation to the alleged incident.
- In court
- The man appeared before Naas District Court, where the defence applied for bail and said he would abide by any conditions.
- Judge Desmond Zaidan said the allegations were "really bad" but that the case only amounted to an allegation.
- Judge Desmond Zaidan refused bail and remanded the man in custody.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe woman was allegedly assaulted by her partner and detained in Naas Hospital with a possible fractured jaw. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe woman reported two black eyes, facial swelling and cheek bruising following the incident. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe court was told the woman passed out following the assault and was kicked in the chest the following morning. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Ballymany, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on an unknown date over May 8-9. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationThe court heard that a lot of blood was found, including on socks and a jumper. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe man appeared before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan said the allegations were “really bad”. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Zaidan refused bail and remanded the man in custody, saying the case only amounted to an allegation. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe man and woman are homeless and were sleeping in a tent in a derelict shed at Ballymany. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe court heard the man said the woman would not make a statement against him when he was on his way to the garda station. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the defendant had indicated the woman had a seizure and fell before convulsing. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe woman has a history of epilepsy and is on medication, the court was told. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence applied for bail and said the man would abide by any conditions. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 18 May2023KILDARE: 'No part of womans face unaltered by bruising or blood' following assault claim
Court report: the woman reported injuries to Newbridge gardaí, the defence said she had a seizure, and bail was refused with the man remanded in custody.
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