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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22783Assault; criminal damage (sandwich board display sign) · Co. Kildare · 9 Dec 2022

Woman assaulted by partner at cinema in Kildare

A man was prosecuted at Naas District Court for assaulting his partner on two occasions in December 2022, including kicking her in the face at a cinema on 9 December. The case was adjourned to 1 February 2023 with the defendant remanded in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman was kicked in the face by her partner at a cinema. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThey were at the cinema and were coming out when the incident happened. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman had swelling and bleeding to her face and marks on her legs. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOn December 2 the woman sustained a bite to her lip and a significant cut to her bottom lip. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThere is likely to be CCTV footage of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man is being prosecuted for assault on two occasions between December 2 and December 9. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man is also facing an allegation of damaging a sandwich board display sign on December 9. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe court proceedings were relayed to the defendant by an interpreter. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant is in custody and appeared via videolink. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant lodged an application in the High Court to secure bail. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan commented that the injured woman looked as if she had done ten rounds with Mike Tyson. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDefending solicitor David Gibbons said no statement is available and the woman does not intend to make a statement. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to February 1 by Judge Zaidan with the defendant remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA Polish interpreter was appointed for the proceedings. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: Woman assaulted in cinema 'looked like she'd done ten rounds with Mike Tyson'

    First court hearing at Naas District Court; case adjourned to 1 February 2023; defendant remanded in custody; Polish interpreter appointed; defendant appeared via videolink and lodged a High Court bail application.

    victim, femaleaccused, male