Woman became abusive after being asked not to beg outside Tesco store

A woman charged in connection with a number of incidents at a Newbridge supermarket has appeared before Naas District Court.

Rebecca Gill, 28, of no fixed abode, is being prosecuted for engaging in threatening behaviour at the Tesco outlet at Moorefield, Newbridge, on July 29.

She also faces an allegation of assault at the same place and on the same date as well as being verbally insulting after being asked not to beg, also at the store on July 29.

She faces a further allegation of stealing sushi and Lucozade at the Tesco store on July 24.

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Garda David Lee told of arresting and charging the defendant at Newbridge garda station.

The court was told that there was no objection to bail subject to the defendant staying out of Newbridge.

She was also directed to sign on twice weekly at Naas garda station and to provide a phone number she can be contacted at.

Defending solicitor David Powderly said the defendant is sleeping rough and is in receipt of social welfare.