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Case No. 21726Assault · Co. Kildare · 15 May 2022

Man remanded on bail over Naas nightclub assault

A person allegedly had a front tooth dislodged and bleeding caused to a lip in the nightclub area of Naas Court Hotel at around 12:20am on 15 May 2022. Michael Drewitt, a 41-year-old man from Naas, was charged with the assault. He appeared at Naas District Court on 23 March 2023, where Judge Desmond Zaidan remanded him on continuing bail until 9 September for DPP directions. The judge noted the allegations do not appear to be minor.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
One of the victim's front teeth was allegedly dislodged and bleeding was allegedly caused to one of the victim's lips.
Where
The incident took place in the nightclub area of Naas Court Hotel, Naas, Kildare.
When
The alleged assault occurred at around 12:20am on 15 May 2022.
Charges
Michael Drewitt, a 41-year-old man, was charged with assault.
In court
  • Drewitt appeared at Naas District Court on 23 March 2023.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan remanded Drewitt on continuing bail until 9 September for DPP directions.
Other details
  • The judge said the allegations do not appear to be minor.
  • Drewitt's address is given as 35 Sarto Park, Naas.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOne of the victim's front teeth was allegedly dislodged (kildarenow.com)
  • whatBleeding was allegedly caused to one of the victim's lips (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place in the nightclub area of Naas Court Hotel (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred at around 12:20am on 15 May 2022 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtMichael Drewitt appeared at Naas District Court on 23 March 2023 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan remanded Drewitt on continuing bail until 9 September for DPP directions (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said the allegations do not appear to be minor (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDrewitt's address is 35 Sarto Park, Naas (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: Man allegedly assaulted clubgoer in Naas Court Hotel

    Court appearance and bail decision at Naas District Court.

    accused, Michael Drewitt, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Drewittvictim