Man 'bit and kicked a garda'
Allegation
A man allegedly bit and a kicked a garda, Naas District has been told.
Radi Goodah, 46, whose address was given as 57 Moynihan Court, Tallaght, is being prosecuted for assault at the M4 slip road, Kilcock, on January 26.
Sgt Mary Meade said that gardaí were on a routine patrol when they came across a vehicle which was broken down.
She added that the defendant became aggressive when he was approached and refused to give any details.
She said one of the gardaí had his arm trapped when the defendant put up the window after the garda tried to turn off the vehicle.
It was further alleged that the defendant bit a garda through his jacket and that this caused a red mark. She also claimed that he was kicked in the shin.
Judge Desmond Zaidan certified for the appointment of an Arabic translator.
He adjourned the case to October 1 for directions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.