Update in Kildare assault case that allegedly resulted in fractured jaw

A man accused of committing an assault that allegedly resulted in the injured party sustaining a fractured jaw has had his case sent forward to Naas Circuit Criminal Court.

It was heard on a previous court date that Lee Byrne, with an address listed as 30 Broadfield Close, Rathcoole, Dublin 24, was accused of punching another person at the Sallins Road in Naas on October 6, 2021, which allegedly caused them to fracture their jaw.

The 23-year-old's case returned to Naas District Court on Thursday, December 1, where a book of evidence was served on him by gardaí.

Sitting Judge Joanne Carroll sent his case forward for trial at the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court, which will commence on January 11, 2023.