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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 31012Assault; breach of the Public Order Act · Co. Kildare · 15 Dec 2019

Man sentenced for assault at Osprey Hotel Christmas party, Naas

Tony Harnett, 60, of Rathcoole, was sentenced at Naas District Court on 16 February 2022 for assaulting a security guard and three members of a Christmas party at the Osprey Hotel, Naas, on 15 December 2019. Judge Desmond Zaidan accepted a €2,000 charitable donation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Feb
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant assaulted a security guard and three members of the party. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatNoise followed and there was interference with residents at the hotel. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe Christmas party took place at the Osprey Hotel, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe defendant's address was given as 6 Broadfield Heath, Broadfield Manor, Rathcoole. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 15 December 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant was prosecuted for assault and a breach of the Public Order Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on 16 February 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan accepted a €2,000 charitable donation. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSome of those present were put in fear. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had brought his staff out for a Christmas function. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Feb2022
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare hotel Christmas party ends in assault

    Reports the sentencing at Naas District Court on 16 February 2022, where Judge Zaidan accepted a €2,000 charitable donation for the assault and Public Order Act breach arising from a Christmas function at the Osprey Hotel.

    convicted, Tony Harnett, 60, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tony Harnettvictimvictimvictimvictim