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Case No. 22237Assault (serious); false imprisonment; production of an article · Co. Kildare · 14 Mar 2022

Solicitor accuses state of abuse of process over assault case in Robertstown

Defending solicitor Tim Kennelly accused the State of abuse of process at Naas District Court over delays in finalising a case against John Coyne, 30, of Robertstown, who is one of three defendants charged with an alleged serious assault at 13 Grove Heights, Robertstown, on 14 March 2022. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to 1 March 2023, directing that the case be given the utmost priority.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJohn Coyne, 30, of 23 Grove Heights, Robertstown, is one of three defendants charged with alleged assault at 13 Grove Heights, Robertstown, on 14 March 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatAdditional allegations of false imprisonment and production of an article were brought on the same date at the same address. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party received a phone call inviting him to a house in Robertstown. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party, a man from Kildare town, was beaten by the defendants. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe most recent allegations against the defendant were made only two weeks previously. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe injured party was stabbed, a brush handle was broken, and a rum bottle was used in the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationSgt Dave Hanrahan told the court the book of evidence was still not available. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared before Naas District Court on videolink. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan said the case should be given the utmost priority and adjourned it to 1 March 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtIf the book of evidence is ready on 1 March, the defendant must be produced in court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe parties are known to each other. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe most recent charges are further allegations relating to the same incident, effectively restarting the clock. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had been refused bail in both the district court and the high court, and a previously secured high court bail had been revoked. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, follow-up
    KILDARE COURT: Solicitor accuses state of abuse of process

    Reports a court hearing in which the defence raised an abuse of process argument due to the book of evidence still being unavailable and new charges relating to the same incident being brought only two weeks prior. The case was adjourned to 1 March 2023.

    accused, John Coyne, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Coynevictim, male