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Case No. 18656Assault causing harm · Co. Kildare · 7 Nov 2023

Psychiatric report ordered for man accused of assault in Newbridge

A man in his 20s is accused of an assault causing harm on Edward Street in Newbridge, County Kildare, at midday on 7 November 2023. The alleged injured party, whose identity is not given, reportedly sustained a concussion and soft-tissue damage. On 4 January 2024, gardaí told Naas District Court that the case was before it, and Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered a psychiatric report after defence solicitor Joe Coonan said the accused has serious mental health issues. The accused was remanded on continuing bail, with the psychiatric report and DPP directions due on a date in June, the latest development reported on 11 January 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The alleged injured party sustained a concussion and soft-tissue damage.
Where
The alleged assault took place on Edward Street in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged assault took place at midday on 7 November 2023.
Charges
A man in his 20s is accused of an assault causing harm offence.
In court
  • On Thursday, 4 January 2024, gardaí told Naas District Court that the case was before the court.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered a psychiatric report on the accused.
  • The psychiatric report is due on a date in June.
  • Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected on the same June date.
  • The judge remanded the accused on continuing bail until the case resumes.
Other details
  • Defence solicitor Joe Coonan told the judge that the accused has serious mental health issues.
  • Kildare Now reported the court hearing on 11 January 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged injured party sustained a concussion and soft-tissue damage. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place on Edward Street in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 7 November at midday. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA man is accused of an assault causing harm offence in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí told Naas District Court on Thursday, 4 January that the case was before the court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge ordered a psychiatric report for the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe psychiatric report is due on a date in June. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected on the same June date. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the accused has serious mental health issues. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Psychiatric report due for man accused of assault causing harm incident in Kildare

    Reports a Naas District Court hearing on 4 January 2024 at which a psychiatric report was ordered, due in June, with DPP directions also expected on that date. Gives the accused's age range, the alleged injuries and the bail status.

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