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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18761Threats and abuse (alleged) · Co. Kildare

Woman seeks protection order against ex-partner at Naas District Court

A woman told Naas District Court in County Kildare that her ex-partner, a man, is constantly abusing her and once threatened to hit her with a shovel in front of their child, as reported on 28 December 2023. She also said he owes her €6,500 in payments and that a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order, and the ex-partner, who was not present, was not in court. The matter was adjourned to May 27, the latest development reported.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The woman alleged her ex-partner is constantly abusing her.
  • The woman said her ex-partner threatened to hit her with a shovel in front of her child.
Weapon
A shovel was named in the alleged threat.
Other details
  • The woman said they have been separated for a number of years and that he abuses her when she hands over the child, so family members collect the child.
  • The woman told the court she is owed €6,500 in payments by her ex-partner.
Where
The matter was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The court report was published on 28 December 2023.
Investigation
The woman said a warrant has been issued for the ex-partner's arrest, a statement the report gives only as her claim.
In court
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order against the ex-partner.
  • The ex-partner was not present in court.
  • The matter was adjourned to May 27.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman alleged her ex-partner is constantly abusing her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman said the ex-partner threatened to hit her with a shovel in front of her child. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA woman told Naas District Court that she is owed €6,500 in payments by her ex-partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan granted an interim protection order and adjourned the matter to May 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe ex-partner was not present in court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said a warrant has been issued for the ex-partner's arrest. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Dec2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Woman says her ex owes her €6,500 in payments and a warrant has been issued for his arrest

    Court report on a protection order hearing at Naas District Court. The judge granted an interim protection order and adjourned the matter to May 27. The ex-partner was not present. The €6,500 debt, the abuse and the arrest warrant are the woman's own statements to the court.

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