Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14918Assault · Co. Kildare

Woman charged over acid incident at Naas District Court

A man was treated by emergency services after acid was allegedly squirted into his face, according to a sitting of Naas District Court in County Kildare. The reports give no incident date or location, and no ages or nationalities for the man or the woman. A woman charged in connection with the incident appeared by videolink on 17 January 2025 and is in custody. A bail application for her is before the High Court, and the judge adjourned the matter to obtain directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, saying she must attend the next hearing in person if she secures bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was treated by emergency services after acid was allegedly squirted into his face.
Where
The matter was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The court appearance was reported on 17 January 2025, and the incident date is not given.
Cause
Sgt Mary Meade said the incident was related to brothers and their spouses.
Weapon
The substance alleged to have been used was acid.
Investigation
Emergency services attended the scene, and efforts were made to ensure the injured man was not disfigured.
Charges
A woman charged in connection with the incident is in custody and appeared by videolink.
In court
  • A bail application for the woman is before the High Court.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to allow directions to be secured from the Director of Public Prosecutions, and said the woman must attend the next hearing in person if she secures bail.
Other details
The judge noted that the people involved want nothing to do with the gardaí, and the court was told the woman has a baby she was breastfeeding, now minded by her maternal grandmother.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was treated by emergency services after acid was allegedly squirted into his face. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe matter was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe incident was related to brothers and their spouses, according to a garda sergeant. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationEmergency services attended the scene and efforts were made to ensure the injured party was not disfigured. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA woman charged in connection with the incident is in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA bail application is before the High Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to allow directions to be secured from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said the woman must attend the next hearing in person if she secures bail. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jan2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: A man sustained facial injury after acid is squirted

    Court appearance of a woman charged over the alleged acid squirting incident. The article reports that a bail application is before the High Court and that the matter was adjourned.

    victim, maleaccused, female