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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17990Assault and burglary · Co. Kildare

Naas judge questions DPP's withdrawal of assault charge in juvenile case

A teenage boy and another unknown teenager allegedly assaulted a man at his home in County Kildare in 2022 after an argument over a lift request, leaving the man with nine staples. The boy was charged with assault and burglary. At Naas District Court on March 7, 2024, Judge Desmond Zaidan questioned the DPP's decision to withdraw the assault charge and refused jurisdiction again. The case was adjourned to April pending DPP approval and service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two teenagers allegedly assaulted a man at his home, leaving him with nine staples.
Where
The incident occurred in County Kildare and the case was heard at Naas District Court.
When
The incident allegedly took place in 2022 and the court hearing was on March 7, 2024.
Cause
The teenagers asked the man for a lift, an argument ensued, and they allegedly pushed past him and assaulted him.
Charges
The boy was charged with assault and burglary, and the DPP withdrew the assault charge.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan questioned the DPP's decision to drop the assault charge and refused jurisdiction again.
  • The case was adjourned to April to allow time for DPP approval and service of a book of evidence.
Other details
The case was before the court for a Section 75 application because jurisdiction had previously been refused by the judge.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn argument ensued, and the two teenagers allegedly pushed past the man, who was at the door. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe two teenagers allegedly assaulted the man. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe alleged assault left the man receiving nine staples to treat his injuries. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe boy was accused of an assault and burglary offence in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenIt was alleged that on a date in 2022, the boy and another unknown teenager approached a man at his home. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe teenagers asked the man to give them a lift. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe assault charge was being withdrawn. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case in question was heard on Thursday, March 7 and involved a teenage boy. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan questioned why the DPP would drop the most serious part of the allegations. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan said he would again refuse jurisdiction over the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was due in for a Section 75 application because jurisdiction was previously refused by the judge. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to a date in April to allow time for DPP approval. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA book of evidence is also expected to be served on the adjourned date. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare judge left perplexed by DPP’s decision in juvenile court case

    Reports a juvenile case in which the judge questioned the DPP's decision to withdraw the assault charge, refused jurisdiction again, and adjourned the case pending DPP approval and service of a book of evidence.

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