'One of several' stolen Newbridge Silverware watches found in Co Kildare home

A Co Kildare man who Gardaí found with a Newbridge Silverware watch at his home was convicted and fined at Naas District Court this morning.

Evidence was given in court that on January 2014, following a search, €50 worth of drugs were found and during the search, a watch which had been stolen from Newbridge Silverware was also found.

Superintendent Martin Walker said that it was 'one of several watches' that had been stolen.

Defence Solicitor, David Griffin, said that he did not steal the watch but had been given it.

The court heard that the 24- year-old man who has a girlfriend is unemployed. Evidence was given that he returned the watch.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that was convicted and fined €750, and given four months to pay and opted to pay in installments.