Ireland Man sent for trial on false imprisonment and sexual assault, Naas
A woman alleged that her husband held her against her will and touched her on the outside of her clothing at an apartment in Kildare on dates in June and August 2021. The man also allegedly threatened to put an axe in her head and accused her of having an affair. He appeared before Naas District Court on 13 October 2021, where the DPP directed him to be sent forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Court sittings in Drogheda starting 26 October. The woman's application for a protection order was declined by Judge Desmond Zaidan, who advised the matter be brought before a future family law court sitting. Reporting restrictions remain in force and the defendant is protesting his innocence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Oct
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman was allegedly held against her will, touched on the outside of her clothing, and an attempt was made to put the man's hand inside her clothing.
- The man allegedly threatened to put an axe in the woman's head and accused her of having an affair.
- Where
- The offences were allegedly committed at an apartment in Kildare.
- When
- The offences were allegedly committed on dates in June and August 2021.
- Other details
- The woman described her husband as a habitual drug user.
- The defendant is protesting his innocence and strenuously denies the allegations.
- A previous application for a protection order was refused.
- Charges
- The man faces false imprisonment and sexual assault allegations.
- In court
- The man appeared before Naas District Court on 13 October 2021.
- The DPP directed the defendant be sent forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Court sittings in Drogheda starting 26 October 2021.
- Judge Desmond Zaidan declined to grant a protection order and advised the issue be brought before a future family law court sitting.
- Reporting restrictions remain in force.
23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman was allegedly held against her will. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe woman was allegedly touched on the outside of her clothing. (kildarenow.com)
- whatAn attempt was made to put the man's hand inside the woman's clothing. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe woman described her husband as a habitual drug user (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe husband threatened to get an axe and put it in her head (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe husband was agitated and pacing up and down when he spoke to her (kildarenow.com)
- whatHe said he would continue to stalk her and follow her (kildarenow.com)
- whatHe said he would use the axe against whoever she was with (kildarenow.com)
- whatHe accused her of having an affair (kildarenow.com)
- whatShe tried to persuade him to seek treatment in Cuan Mhuire (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe offences were allegedly committed on dates in June and August 2021 at an apartment. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe man appeared before Naas District Court on 13 October 2021. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe DPP directed the defendant be sent forward for trial to the next Naas Circuit Court sittings in Drogheda starting 26 October. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThere are no outstanding charges. (kildarenow.com)
- courtA request was made for senior counsel to be appointed for both cases. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan said reporting restrictions should remain in force. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe woman applied for a protection order at Naas District Court (kildarenow.com)
- courtA previous application for a protection order was refused (kildarenow.com)
- courtNobody turned up for a safety order hearing (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan declined to grant a protection order (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge advised the issue should be brought before a future family law court sitting (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant is protesting his innocence and strenuously denies the allegations. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant will be pleading not guilty. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Oct2021Naas court hears claim that man threatened to put an axe in wife's head
Reports the court hearing where the judge refused the protection order and directed the applicant to a future family law sitting.
victim, femalesuspect, male - 14 Oct2021Kildare false imprisonment and sexual allegation case goes for trial
Reports the man was sent forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Court sittings in Drogheda starting 26 October 2021, with reporting restrictions remaining in force.
victim, femaleaccused, male