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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18157Assault · Co. Kildare · 14 Feb 2024

Woman alleges ex-partner assaulted her on Valentine's Day, protection order sought in Naas

A woman alleged that her ex-partner assaulted her on Valentine's Day, 14 February 2024, in County Kildare, and that he later threatened to hire a drug dealer to intimidate her and to burn her out of her home. She made these allegations to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 22 February 2024, during a protection order application heard in camera. No arrest or charge has been reported. The judge granted an interim protection order for the woman until the case resumes in March.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman alleged that her ex-partner assaulted her on Valentine's Day.
  • The woman alleged that her ex-partner threatened to get a drug dealer to intimidate her.
  • The woman alleged that a few days later her ex-partner threatened to burn her out of her home.
  • The woman alleged that her ex-partner has been hanging around her place of work.
When
The alleged assault took place on Valentine's Day, 14 February 2024.
Where
The case concerns County Kildare, and the allegations were heard at Naas District Court.
In court
  • On Thursday, 22 February 2024, the allegations were heard in camera during a protection order application before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • Judge Zaidan granted an interim protection order for the woman until the case resumes in March.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
The woman and her ex-partner have children together, and she recently moved out of their former home.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman alleged she was assaulted on Valentine's Day by her ex-partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged her ex-partner threatened to get a drug dealer to intimidate her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged that a few days later her ex-partner threatened to burn her out of her home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged her ex-partner has been hanging around her place of work. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegations were heard at Naas District Court during a protection order application on Thursday, 22 February. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan granted an interim protection order for the woman until the case resumes in March. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman and her ex-partner have children together, and she recently moved out of their former home. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: Woman was allegedly assaulted on Valentine's Day by her ex-partner

    Reports a protection order application at Naas District Court on 22 February 2024 (heard in camera). Gives the alleged assault on Valentine's Day, threats to burn the woman out of her home and to use a drug dealer to intimidate her, and that the man has been hanging around her workplace. No arrest or charge is reported.

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