Slash hook used during assault in County Kildare town
Claim
by Leader Reporter · Leinster LeaderA slash hook was used during an assault incident in Kilcock, it was claimed at a Naas District Court sitting.
The court was told by Garda Michéal Mangan that up to 15 people were allegedly involved in the incident and it arose following a disagreement between the female members of two families, which spiralled into a dispute between males.
Ned Connors, 26, whose address was given as 17 The Court, Ledwell Park, Kilcock, faces an allegation of assault causing harm at Chapel View, Kilcock, on July 27.
The garda also said that a lot of statements have to be taken and “there are a lot of interviews.”
The garda also said that he had no objection to bail being granted to the defendant subject to a number of conditions. These include that he stay out of Chapel View, have no contact with any State witnesses or the injured party, reside at his home address and provide a phone number he can be contacted at (which the garda said he has done).
Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to November 5.