Ireland Man sent for trial over assault on councillor in Newbridge
Michael Kane, 30, a Newbridge man also known as Michael Turner, is alleged to have kicked Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender in the head at least twice just outside the Newbridge garda station on April 4, 2022, at around 3.15am. Pender suffered an intercranial bleed and a small nose fracture, and CCTV footage was gathered. At Naas District Court in March 2023, Kane's solicitor Tim Kennelly said his client did not accept the allegations, and Judge Desmond Zaidan refused jurisdiction citing the serious nature of the case. On May 18, 2023, after a book of evidence was served, Judge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court on June 20, and Kane was remanded on continuing bail.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí alleged Kane kicked Cllr Pender in the head at least twice before nearby gardaí came to his aid.
- Pender suffered an intercranial bleed and a small nose fracture, and appeared to have swollen lips in a photograph shown to the court.
- Where
- The incident took place just outside the Newbridge garda station.
- When
- The incident took place on April 4, 2022, at around 3.15am.
- Investigation
- CCTV footage was gathered in relation to the case.
- Charges
- A book of evidence was served on the accused.
- In court
- At Naas District Court on March 2, 2023, Kane's solicitor Tim Kennelly said his client did not accept the allegations, and Judge Desmond Zaidan refused jurisdiction citing the serious nature of the case.
- On May 18, 2023, Judge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court on June 20.
- Sentence
- Kane was remanded on continuing bail until June 20.
- Other details
- The accused is also known as Michael Turner.
- The suspected motive for the alleged assault was not disclosed at the court session.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí alleged Kane kicked Cllr Pender in the head at least twice before nearby gardaí came to his aid. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGarda Sergeant Brian Jacob noted in a medical report that Cllr Pender suffered an intercranial bleed and a small nose fracture. (kildarenow.com)
- whatJudge Zaidan noted Cllr Pender appeared to have swollen lips in the photograph. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe accused is alleged to have assaulted Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender. (kildarenow.com)
- whereMichael Kane's address is listed as 12 Dunbyrne Court, Whitewater Apartments, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe incident took place just outside the town's garda station. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident took place on April 4, 2022, at around 3.15am. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationCCTV footage was gathered in relation to the case. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeA book of evidence was served on the accused. (kildarenow.com)
- courtA photograph of Cllr Pender and his injuries was shown to Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
- courtKane's solicitor Tim Kennelly said his client wanted it on the record that he was not the person who carried out the assault. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Zaidan refused jurisdiction citing the very serious nature of the allegations. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 18 May to allow time for a book of evidence to be presented. (kildarenow.com)
- courtKane was remanded on continuing bail until 18 May. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe accused's solicitor said he does not accept the allegations put forward by the State. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe latest court date was Thursday, May 18. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Zaidan sent the case forward to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe next sittings are on June 20. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until June 20. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe suspected motive for the alleged assault was not disclosed at the court session. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused is also known as Michael Turner. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused has an address listed in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 23 May2023UPDATE: Case involving man who denies assaulting Kildare county councillor sent forward for trial
Reports that the case was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court on June 20, after a book of evidence was served and the accused denied the allegations.
accused, Michael Kane, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Kanevictim, Chris Pender, irish (judged from name)Chris Pender - 3 Mar2023Man denies ever assaulting Kildare councillor on Main Street of Newbridge
Reports the 2 March 2023 court hearing where Kane's solicitor Tim Kennelly contested the allegations, medical evidence of an intercranial bleed and nose fracture was presented, CCTV footage was noted, and Judge Zaidan refused jurisdiction and adjourned to 18 May 2023 for a book of evidence.
victim, Chris Pender, male, irish (judged from name)Chris Penderaccused, Michael Kane, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Kane