Accused of robbing takeaway driver's vehicle in Newbridge, County Kildare

A 19-year-old Kildare resident was accused of holding a takeaway driver at knifepoint and taking their car near Newbridge College.

Naas District Court was told on Thursday, April 20, that one Isac Bogatu, with an address given as 41 Rosconnell Road in Newbridge, was accused of committing the offence on November 28, 2021.

Judge Desmond Zaidan remarked that Mr Bogatu faced 'very serious allegations,' and adjourned the case to May 4 to allow time for him to indicate his plea.