Kildare man to face trial over assault and threats

A MAN charged with allegedly running around a Newbridge estate with an air gun on one occasion, a knife on another, who also made threats to kill two people, and assault of another man, was sent straight over to the circuit court with four separate books of evidence for trial at the present sittings which began on 13 January.

Gavin Marsh (24), with an address in Mount Carmel in Newbridge appeared in Naas District Court recently for formal presentation of all four books of evidence, whilst Sergeant Mary Meade went through the various offences.

Fitness to Stand Trial

“Judge, gardaí got a call on 21 April 2025 about a man in headphones running around Linear Park with what seemed to be a gun in his hand,” she alleged.

“When they called to his house he admitted it was an air pistol.

“Previously, on 13 November 2023 a man was seen running the streets of Newbridge with a knife, and when pursued, he threw it away and was arrested.

“On the same date he threatened a female and a male saying ‘I’ll stab you and take you from your mother’.

“Then, on 1 April 2024 a man appeared at the counter of Newbridge Garda Station saying a male approached his car on Edward Street and hit it with his fist, causing €200 of damage.

“Finally, on 17 November 2023 also on Edward Street, the injured part received a punch in the face from a man who was unknown to him.

“He received a concussion and soft tissue damage,” concluded Sgt Meade.

“And his fitness to stand trial?” asked Judge Desmond Zaidan.

“We’ll reserve our position,” said solicitor Joe Coonan, who is awaiting a second opinion on his client.

“But one psychiatrist says he’s alright to stand,” noted the judge.

“We still reserve our right,” said Mr Coonan.