Man 'stamped on woman's stomach'
Allegation
by Leader Reporter · Leinster LeaderA man twice stamped on a woman’s stomach, it was alleged at a Naas District Court sitting.
Before Naas District Court was Shane Mulligan, 32, whose address was given as 19 The Court, Ledwill Park, Kilcock, but also stated to be in custody.
He was prosecuted for assault, making a threat and stealing cigarettes and a lighter at Ballinakill, Enfield, on October 2 last.
Sgt Mary Meade said the defendant had a steel bar and the injured party was pushed. She added she was twice stamped on.
She said it will be claimed the defendant told the injured party “if you were on fire I wouldn't even spit on you.”
Sgt Meade said it will be further claimed that the defendant threatened to smash windows.
It was also alleged he reached into the injured party’s picket and removed cigarettes and a lighter from the injured party’s pocket.
Judge Desmond Zaidan granted the defendant free legal aid.
He adjourned the matter to October 15 for a book of evidence to be prepared.
The judge said that, with agreement, the defendant’s solicitor David Powderly could accept the book of evidence on his behalf.