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Case No. 29813Other (bench warrant – failure to appear in court) · Co. Kildare · 4 Oct 2021

Person arrested on Kildare train over bench warrant

On 4 October 2021, a person was arrested on a local train in Kildare after a bench warrant for their failure to appear in court was discovered. Kildare Community Gardaí, Garda Reserve support, and Irish Rail staff were carrying out a routine operation on the train when the passenger's details were checked. The bench warrant, issued by a judge, ordered Gardaí to arrest the person and bring them before the court. The person was later brought to court to face charges.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested4 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A person was arrested on a local train in Kildare after a bench warrant for failure to appear in court was found.
Where
The arrest took place on a local train in Kildare.
When
The arrest occurred on 4 October 2021.
Investigation
Kildare Community Gardaí, Garda Reserve support, and Irish Rail staff were carrying out a routine operation on the train when the passenger's details were checked.
In court
  • A bench warrant had been issued by a judge ordering Gardaí to arrest the person and bring them before the court.
  • The person was later brought to court to face charges.
Other details
  • The ongoing operations on trains are targeted at anti-social behaviour on local trains and at rail stations.
  • Officers may also carry out searches under the Misuse of Drugs Act and detect public order offences.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKildare Gardaí made an arrest on a local train of a person who did not turn up in court. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationKildare Community Gardaí, Garda Reserve support and Irish Rail staff were carrying out a routine operation on a local train when the passenger's details were checked. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA bench warrant had been issued for the passenger, meaning a judge ordered Gardaí to arrest the person and bring them before the court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe person was later brought to court to face charges. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe ongoing operations on trains are targeted at anti-social behaviour on local trains and at rail stations. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOfficers may also carry out searches under the Misuse of Drugs Act and detect public order offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2021
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, first report
    PHOTOS: Kildare Gardaí arrest person on train who didn't turn up in court

    Brief report of a single arrest on a local train; no details given on the person, the original charge, or the court involved.

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