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Case No. 22094Criminal damage · Co. Kildare

Mercedes-Benz damaged by teenagers in Newbridge over alleged family feud

Two juveniles appeared at Naas District Court charged with damaging a Mercedes-Benz at a filling station in Newbridge in May 2021 using an iron bar and a weed-cutting tool, allegedly as a result of a feud between two families. The case was adjourned to May 18.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Mercedes-Benz car was damaged by two juveniles. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe cost of damage to the car was estimated at €12,500. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe car was at a filling station in Newbridge when it was damaged. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred in May 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe damage was allegedly the result of a feud between two families. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe car was smashed using an iron bar and a weed-cutting tool. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe younger brother appeared in court with his mother for the execution of a bench warrant against him. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe older brother did not turn up to court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe juvenile present was remanded on continuing bail until 18 May 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail conditions required the boy to reside at his mother's address outside County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail conditions required the boy to stay out of Kildare except for court appearances. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe mother must provide her phone number to gardaí and be contactable at all times. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 18 May to allow time for a potential Section 75 application. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe older brother has been staying abroad. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: Mercedes-Benz was smashed up by teenagers in Newbridge as a result of feud, Kildare gardaí claim

    Follow-up court appearance at Naas District Court where the alleged motive (a feud between two families) was disclosed, the damage was quantified at €12,500, the younger brother appeared for execution of a bench warrant and was remanded on continuing bail, and the case was adjourned to 18 May 2023 for a potential Section 75 application and to allow the older brother to return from abroad.

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