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Case No. 19856Attempted robbery · Co. Kildare · 27 Mar 2023

Two men sent forward for trial over attempted takeaway robberies

Stefan O'Leary, 21, and Patrick Behan, 41, are accused of attempting to rob two takeaways in Newbridge, Co Kildare, on March 27, 2023. The robberies were allegedly carried out to feed a drug habit, and Behan was allegedly in possession of a Stanley blade. Gardaí served a book of evidence on both men, and Behan faces an additional charge of criminal damage to a car at a garda station. The case was struck out at Naas District Court on June 22, then brought back on July 13, when Judge Desmond Zaidan sent both men forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two men are accused of attempting to rob two takeaways.
Where
The takeaways were food premises in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
The attempted robberies were allegedly carried out on March 27, 2023.
Cause
The robberies were allegedly carried out to feed a drug habit.
Weapon
Patrick Behan was allegedly in possession of a Stanley blade at the time of the alleged offence.
Investigation
Gardaí served a book of evidence on both accused.
Charges
  • Patrick Behan faces an additional charge of criminal damage to a car at a garda station.
  • The criminal damage allegedly caused around €1,100 worth of damage to a car.
In court
  • The case was struck out at Naas District Court on June 22.
  • The case was brought back before the court on July 13, where Stefan O'Leary appeared alongside Patrick Behan.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent both men forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
Other details
  • Stefan O'Leary is 21, with an address listed at Roseberry Court in Newbridge.
  • Patrick Behan is 41, with an address listed in Kildare town.
  • On July 4, Patrick Behan allegedly argued with gardaí at a garda station.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo suspects are accused of attempting to rob two takeaways. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe takeaways were food premises in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe attempted robberies were allegedly carried out on March 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe robberies were allegedly carried out to feed a drug habit. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponBehan was allegedly in possession of a Stanley blade at the time of the alleged offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí served a book of evidence on both accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeBehan faces an additional charge of criminal damage to a car at a garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe criminal damage caused around €1,100 worth of damage to a car. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was struck out at Naas District Court on June 22. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was brought back before the court on July 13, where O’Leary appeared alongside Behan. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan sent both men forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOn July 4, Behan allegedly argued with gardaí at a garda station. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare duo accused of attempted robbery sent forward for trial

    Reports the case being re-entered at Naas District Court and both accused sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court, with details of the alleged motive, a blade, and Behan's separate criminal damage charge.

    accused, Stefan O'Leary, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stefan O'Learyaccused, Patrick Behan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Behan