Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19370Stabbing · Co. Kildare · 31 Jan 2020

Man sent forward for trial over alleged stabbing at Newbridge train station

A 19-year-old man, Thomas McCann, was accused of stabbing a man at Newbridge train station, Co Kildare, on the evening of 31 January 2020. Gardaí told the court the injured man was found lying on the ground covered in blood, with his partner beside him. After a book of evidence was served, Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court, and bail was granted until the case resumes. The defence barrister criticised the lack of a specific date being provided for her client.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Thomas McCann, 19, was accused of stabbing a man at Newbridge train station.
Where
The alleged stabbing took place at Newbridge train station, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged offence happened on the evening of 31 January 2020.
Charges
The accused faces an allegation of stabbing a man, which has not been proven.
Other details
Gardaí told the court the injured man was found lying on the ground covered in blood, with his partner beside him.
In court
  • After a book of evidence was served on the accused, the case was heard in the District Court.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
  • Bail was granted to the accused until his case resumes.
  • Defence barrister Sarah Connolly criticised the lack of a specific date being provided for her client.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged stabbing took place at Newbridge train station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on the evening of 31 January 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused was accused of stabbing a man at the station. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtAfter a book of evidence was served, the judge sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail was granted to the accused until his case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence barrister criticised the lack of a specific date being provided for her client. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe alleged injured man was found lying on the ground covered in blood, with his partner beside him. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 24 Oct2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged stabbing took place in Newbridge train station, Kildare court told

    Reports the District Court hearing at which the accused was sent forward for trial, with bail granted. Gives the date and place of the alleged stabbing and says the injured man was found on the ground covered in blood. Case 19179 concerns a different incident involving the same man, so it is not matched.

    accused, Thomas McCann, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas McCannvictim, male