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Case No. 20984Assault · Co. Kildare · 4 Apr 2022

Newbridge man denies assaulting Kildare county councillor, sent forward for trial

Michael Kane, 30, also known as Michael Turner, of Newbridge, County Kildare, is alleged to have assaulted Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender just outside the town's garda station on April 4, 2022, at around 3.15am. The case was first heard at Naas District Court in 2022, and a book of evidence was later served on the accused, who denies the allegations. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court and remanded Kane on continuing bail until the next sittings on June 20.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael Kane, 30, also known as Michael Turner, is alleged to have assaulted Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender.
Where
The alleged incident took place just outside the town's garda station in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged incident took place on April 4, 2022, at around 3.15am.
Other details
The accused has an address listed as 12 Dunbyrne Court, Whitewater Apartments, Newbridge.
In court
  • The case was first before Naas District Court in 2022.
  • The accused denies the allegations, and his solicitor, Tim Kennelly, said he does not accept the allegations put forward by the State.
  • On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court are on June 20, 2023.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail until June 20, 2023.
Charges
A book of evidence was served on the accused.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is alleged to have assaulted Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place just outside the town's garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on April 4, 2022, at around 3.15am. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA book of evidence was served on the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused's solicitor said he does not accept the allegations put forward by the State. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe latest court date was Thursday, May 18. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan sent the case forward to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe next sittings are on June 20. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until June 20. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused is also known as Michael Turner. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused has an address listed in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 May2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: Case involving man who denies assaulting Kildare county councillor sent forward for trial

    Reports that the case was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Criminal Court on June 20, after a book of evidence was served and the accused denied the allegations.

    accused, Michael Kane, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Kanevictim, Chris Pender, irish (judged from name)Chris Pender