Kildare man pushed mother down stairs - claim
Case
A man who allegedly pushed his mother down the stairs appeared in Naas District Court on May 11.
The man was remanded in custody.
Sgt Jim Kelly said the alleged offence occurred on January 31 and the injured party was also struck in the face.
The man was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court by Judge Desmond Zaidan, who told the defendant that he must inform the authorities of any alibi he may have in advance of the hearing of the case.
The defendant was remanded in custody with consent to High Court bail.
Solicitor David Powderly said the man has been granted High Court bail which he has not taken up.