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Case No. 17146Firearms offence · Co. Kildare · 23 Mar 2024

Newbridge man denies producing firearm near Kildare hotel

Gardaí allege that Marian Wiszniewski, a 35-year-old man from Newbridge, produced a firearm on the grounds of the Keadeen Hotel in Ballymany, Newbridge, County Kildare, on 23 March 2024. He denies ever producing a firearm near the hotel. Gardaí made the accusation at Naas District Court on 16 May 2024, where he appeared by video-link from custody before Judge Desmond Zaidan. The judge adjourned the case to 23 May 2024 to allow time for directions from the DPP, and he remains remanded in custody, with no later development reported.

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

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What happened
  • Gardaí allege that a 35-year-old man produced a firearm near a popular County Kildare hotel.
  • The accused denies ever producing a firearm near the hotel.
Where
The alleged offence took place on the grounds of the Keadeen Hotel in Ballymany, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence occurred on 23 March 2024.
Charges
The offence is described as a firearms offence.
In court
  • Gardaí made the accusation at Naas District Court on Thursday 16 May 2024.
  • The accused appeared by video-link before Judge Desmond Zaidan and interjected to deny producing the alleged firearm.
  • The judge adjourned the case to 23 May 2024 to allow time for directions from the DPP.
Other details
The accused is remanded in custody until the case resumes, and no sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused denies ever producing a firearm near the hotel. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place on the grounds of the Keadeen Hotel in Ballymany, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 23 March. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGardaí allege the 35-year-old produced a firearm on the hotel grounds. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accusation was made by gardaí at Naas District Court on Thursday 16 May. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan adjourned the case to 23 May to allow time for directions from the DPP. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused interjected in court to deny producing the alleged firearm. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Newbridge man denies allegedly producing firearm near popular Kildare hotel

    First reported appearance: the allegation came before Naas District Court on 16 May 2024. The accused denied producing the firearm, and the case was adjourned to 23 May 2024 for DPP directions. He remains remanded in custody.

    accused, Marian Wiszniewski, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marian Wiszniewski