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Case No. 17846Threatening behaviour; dangerous driving · Co. Kildare · 24 Sep 2023

Two men accused of threatening woman and her dogs in Naas

On September 24, 2023, at Monread South in Naas, two men allegedly threatened a woman walking her two dogs, and one of them allegedly tried to run her over with a car. The accused are Paddy Connors, whose age is not listed, and Patrick Berry, 23; the woman's details are not given. Connors pleaded not guilty at Naas District Court on March 14, 2024, and both men were granted bail under strict conditions. The latest development is that both cases were adjourned to May 2, when a book of evidence is due or Berry is to indicate his plea.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Two men are accused of threatening a woman walking her two dogs, and one of them is also accused of attempting to run her over.
  • The men allegedly tried to reverse over the woman, and she had to jump out of the way.
Where
The incident happened at Monread South in Naas.
When
The incident happened on September 24, 2023.
Other details
  • Gardaí allege the men told the woman to put her dog on a leash or they would run her and her dogs over with their car.
  • Gardaí allege the men told the woman they would find out where she lives.
Charges
Patrick Berry, 23, is charged with dangerous driving because gardaí believe he was the driver.
In court
  • Paddy Connors pleaded not guilty at Naas District Court on March 14, 2024, and was granted bail under strict conditions.
  • Patrick Berry was granted bail under similar strict conditions.
  • Both cases were adjourned to May 2, when a book of evidence is due or Berry is to indicate his plea.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men are accused of threatening a woman and her dogs, and one of them is also accused of attempting to run her over. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe men allegedly tried to reverse over the woman, and she had to jump out of the way. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident happened at Monread South in Naas, where a woman was walking her two dogs. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on September 24. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe men allegedly told the woman to put her dog on a leash or they would run her and her dogs over with their car. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargePatrick Berry is charged with the alleged dangerous driving offence because gardaí believe he was the driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtPaddy Connors pleaded not guilty and was granted bail under strict conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtPatrick Berry was granted bail under similar strict conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBoth cases were adjourned to May 2, when a book of evidence is due or Berry is to indicate his plea. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí allege the men told the woman they would find out where she lives. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Threat allegation detailed to Kildare court by gardaí

    Court report from Naas District Court on the case, naming the two accused men, the alleged threats and dangerous driving, the not-guilty plea, bail terms and the adjournment to May 2.

    victim, femaleaccused, Paddy Connors, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paddy Connorsaccused, Patrick Berry, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Berry