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Case No. 17647Assault · Co. Kildare · 29 Mar 2024

Two men before court over alleged assault in Athy, Kildare

Anton Carew, 44, and Dean Pitt, 25, both of Athy, Co. Kildare, are accused of assaulting a man at a property in Athy on 29 March 2024. Gardaí allege the man suffered stab wounds, and a knife was recovered from the scene. On Thursday 4 April 2024 both men appeared before Naas District Court by video-link and were remanded in custody. The case was adjourned to 18 April 2024 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men, Anton Carew, 44, and Dean Pitt, 25, are accused of assaulting a man in Athy, Co. Kildare.
When
The alleged incident happened on 29 March 2024.
Where
Gardaí allegedly found the injured man lying in a pool of blood at a property in Athy.
Cause
Gardaí allege the man suffered stab wounds.
Weapon
A knife was recovered from the scene.
Other details
  • Gardaí described the man as having severe head injuries.
  • The man allegedly lost so much blood that he needed a blood transfusion to save his life.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 4 April 2024.
  • Both men appeared before the judge by video-link.
  • Both men were remanded in custody.
  • The case was adjourned to 18 April 2024 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged assault case involved two male suspects. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man was described as having severe head injuries. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man allegedly lost so much blood that he needed a blood transfusion to save his life. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereGardaí allegedly found an injured man lying in a pool of blood in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 29 March 2024 at a property in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeGardaí allege the man suffered stab wounds. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponA knife was recovered from the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accusation was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 4 April. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBoth men appeared before the judge by video-link and are remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 18 April to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Apr2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí ‘found man in pool of blood’, Naas District Court told

    First report of this case: the alleged assault, the two accused, the remand in custody and the adjournment to 18 April for DPP directions.

    victim, maleaccused, Anton Carew, 44, named, irish (judged from name)Anton Carewaccused, Dean Pitt, 25, namedDean Pitt