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Case No. 26244Assault; criminal damage; driving without consent · Co. Kildare · 20 Nov 2021

Man sent for trial over assault and car theft in Kildare

On 20 November 2021, a 26-year-old man, Tebogo Sobala, was accused of assaulting a woman during an argument at a property in Kildare where he had been staying on an on-and-off basis, leaving marks and bruises on her face, before driving off in her car, which was later found burned out in another area. He was also accused of breaking a window at the property the following day. A book of evidence was served on him at Naas District Court on 23 June 2022. Judge Desmond Zaidan sent him forward for trial by jury at the present sittings of Naas Circuit Court, which commenced on 21 June 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 26-year-old man was accused of assaulting a woman during an argument at a property in Kildare where he had been staying on an on-and-off basis, leaving marks and bruises on her face.
  • He was accused of driving off in the woman's car, which was later found burned out in another area.
  • He was accused of breaking a window at the property on 21 November 2021.
When
The alleged incidents took place on 20 and 21 November 2021.
Where
The property is in Kildare and the defendant's address is listed as 122 Corrán Árd, Athy.
Charges
  • The window breaking was charged under Section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act 1991.
  • The car was charged under Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on the defendant at Naas District Court on 23 June 2022.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the accused forward for trial by jury at the present sittings of Naas Circuit Court, which commenced on 21 June 2022.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 26-year-old man was accused of assaulting a woman and driving off in her car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatDuring an alleged argument with the property owner, the defendant assaulted her, leaving marks and bruises on her face. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatMr Sobala was accused of breaking a window at her property on November 21, 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe car was found in another area and was burned out. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe window breaking would constitute a breach of Section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe car theft would constitute a contravention of Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegations were heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, June 23. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the defendant on the day by gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan sent the accused forward for a trial by jury at the present sittings of Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe Naas Circuit Court sittings commenced on June 21. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant is Tebogo Sobala, with an address listed as 122 Corrán Árd in Athy. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jun2022
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare assault victim’s car was taken — claim made in Naas District Court

    Reports the Naas District Court hearing on 23 June 2022 where Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the accused forward for a trial by jury at the present sittings of Naas Circuit Court.

    suspect, Tebogo Sobala, 26, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Tebogo Sobalavictim, female