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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19053Assault · Co. Kildare

Man with schizophrenia now taking medication, Naas court told

A man diagnosed with schizophrenia is accused of attacking and injuring his mother with a knife. On Thursday 23 November 2023 he appeared by video-link before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court in County Kildare, where he said he is now taking medication for his mental condition after earlier refusing it. The judge was told he is a serious risk to himself and others, and the defence said there was still no bed for him at the Central Mental Health Hospital. The case was adjourned to 7 December for DPP directions and a short updated psychiatric report, as the DPP's directions were not yet ready.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man diagnosed with schizophrenia is accused of attacking and injuring his mother.
Weapon
The attack is alleged to have involved a knife.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The case was heard on Thursday 23 November 2023.
In court
  • The man appeared by video-link before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • The judge suggested the defence could take the matter to the High Court by way of a bail application.
Investigation
  • Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are not yet ready in the case.
  • Gardaí told the court the DPP needs time to assess the case because it is complicated.
Other details
  • The man said he is now taking medication to treat his mental condition, after the judge noted he had earlier refused prescribed medication.
  • The judge was told the man is a serious risk to himself and others.
  • The defence said there was still no bed available for the accused at the Central Mental Health Hospital.
Sentence
The case was adjourned to 7 December for DPP directions, and the judge ordered a short, updated psychiatric report.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is accused of attacking and injuring his mother with a knife. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions are not yet ready in the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí told the court the DPP needs time to assess the case because it is complicated. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 23 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared by video-link before Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge suggested the defence could take the matter to the High Court by way of a bail application. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe case was adjourned to 7 December for DPP directions, and the judge ordered a short, updated psychiatric report. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man said he is now taking medication to treat his mental condition. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge was told the man is a serious risk to himself and others. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherEarlier, the judge noted the man was refusing to take prescribed medication. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence said there was still no bed available for the accused at the Central Mental Health Hospital. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man suffering from schizophrenia is now taking medication, Kildare court told

    Court update: the accused says he is now taking medication, the DPP has not yet given directions, and the case is adjourned to 7 December for DPP directions and a short updated psychiatric report.

    accused, male