Man ran from scene with child after garda stop
A man ran from the scene with a one year old child after gardaí stopped a vehicle in Kildare town, it was claimed at Naas District Court.
Wayne O’Donoghue, 22, whose address was given as 7 Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise and Helen Connors, 20, whose address was also given as 7 Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise, are facing prosecution after the discovery of goods worth €2,188.
Sgt Mary Meade said that the vehicle was stopped at Nugent Street.
She said it will be alleged that there were four occupants in the van.
She said Wayne O’Donoghue ran with the child, who was extremely upset.
The sergeant said it will be alleged that the goods were taken in Kildare town, Newbridge and The Curragh.
Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the pair forward to be tried by a jury at Naas Circuit Court.
The judge also granted free legal aid including the cost of a barrister.