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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16761Robbery · Co. Kildare · 16 Dec 2022

Woman sent forward for trial over alleged knifepoint robbery in Newbridge

On December 16, 2022, staff at McLoughlin's Garage in Ballymany, Newbridge, Co Kildare, were allegedly robbed at knifepoint of around €1,400 in cash. Cathriona Hunter, a 37-year-old woman, is the person named as the suspect. On Thursday, June 27, Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan presented the allegations at Naas District Court, and the State withdrew one charge against Ms Hunter. Judge Desmond Zaidan then sent the case forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
About €1,400 in cash was allegedly taken from McLoughlin's Garage.
Where
The alleged robbery took place at McLoughlin's Garage in Ballymany, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged robbery took place on December 16, 2022.
Weapon
The State claims two knives were used in the alleged incident.
Other details
  • The alleged victims were staff at McLoughlin's Garage, who were allegedly robbed at knifepoint.
  • A court report describes the alleged incident as an armed robbery.
  • The suspect is Cathriona Hunter, a 37-year-old woman.
Charges
The State withdrew one charge against Ms Hunter.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan presented the allegations at Naas District Court on Thursday, June 27.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case against Ms Hunter forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAround €1,400 in cash was allegedly taken from McLoughlin's Garage. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged robbery was at McLoughlin's Garage in Ballymany, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged robbery took place on December 16, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe State claims two knives were used in the alleged incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe State withdrew one charge against Ms Hunter. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGarda Sergeant David Hanrahan presented the allegations at Naas District Court on Thursday, June 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan sent the case against Ms Hunter forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jul2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman allegedly robbed Newbridge premises with two knives, Kildare court told

    Court report of a Naas District Court hearing at which the case was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court. No matching existing case.

    accused, Cathriona Hunter, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Cathriona Huntervictim