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Case No. 29962Assault (domestic); criminal damage · Co. Kildare · 25 Mar 2020

Man sent to Circuit Court over assault and criminal damage in Kildare

On 25 March 2020, a man allegedly struck his partner on the nose and smashed a TV on the floor of their home in Kildare, causing substantial property damage, with their children present. Gardaí were called to the scene and the man was charged with domestic assault and criminal damage. He appeared in Naas District Court on 22 September 2021, where Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the partner and children. The judge refused jurisdiction, sending the case to the Circuit Court, and adjourned it to 16 February for the preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The man allegedly struck his partner on the nose and smashed a TV on the floor of their home, causing substantial property damage.
Where
The incident took place at the couple's home in Kildare.
When
The alleged incident took place on 25 March 2020.
Other details
The children in the home witnessed the alleged incident.
Investigation
Gardaí were called to the scene and observed the aftermath of a violent domestic disturbance.
Charges
The man was charged with assaulting his partner and with criminal damage for smashing a TV.
In court
  • The man appeared in Naas District Court on 22 September 2021.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the partner and children.
  • Judge Zaidan refused jurisdiction, sending the case to the Circuit Court.
  • The case was adjourned to 16 February for the preparation of a book of evidence.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man struck his partner on her nose. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe lifted a TV and smashed it on the floor of the home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatSubstantial damage was caused to property. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe children witnessed the alleged incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on 25 March 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí were called to the scene and observed the aftermath of a violent domestic disturbance. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faced charges of assaulting his partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faced charges of smashing a TV on the floor. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared in Naas District Court on 22 September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan ruled the defendant cannot be named to protect the identity of his partner and children. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan said the alleged criminal damage caused a mess and the whole room was trashed. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan refused jurisdiction in the District Court, meaning a trial will take place in the Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtAn order of reporting restrictions was made to protect the identity of the partner and the children. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 16 February for the preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2021
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Naas court hears man struck partner and smashed TV on floor

    Court appearance at Naas District Court; jurisdiction refused and case sent to Circuit Court; reporting restrictions imposed; adjourned to 16 February for preparation of a book of evidence.

    suspect, malevictim, female