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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13092Production of an article (knife) · Co. Kildare · 21 Jan 2025

Man tasered and peppersprayed after armed gardaí called to Kilcock estate

Dariusz Bruzdewicz, 38, of Carlow, appeared at Naas District Court charged with the alleged production of a knife during an incident at Ledwill Park, Kilcock, on 21 January 2025, in which he was pepper sprayed and tasered by armed gardaí. The case was adjourned to 4 September 2025 and he was remanded on continuing bail with conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí used pepper spray and a taser in the course of arresting a man at a housing estate. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant allegedly went back into a house and opened the curtains to show the knife. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThere were two teens in the dwelling. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man was pepper sprayed to no effect. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí sought support from other units including the Armed Support Unit, who gained entry. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man was tasered. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at The Court, Ledwill Park, Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí responded to a report of a possible domestic incident on 21 January 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant was prosecuted for the alleged production of an article. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned by Judge Desmond Zaidan until 4 September 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail with conditions. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jul2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man tasered and peppersprayed after armed gardaí called to Kildare estate

    First court appearance at Naas District Court; case adjourned to 4 September 2025; defendant remanded on continuing bail with conditions.

    accused, Dariusz Bruzdewicz, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Dariusz Bruzdewicz