Custody for man who took clothing from TK Maxx in Kildare

A man who took clothing with a value of €840 from a store in Newbridge had received a custody term.

Before Naas District Court was Martin Wall, 23, whose address was given as Glasnarget, Rathdrum, County Wicklow.

He was prosecuted for an offence at the TK Maxx store in Newbridge.

Sgt Mary Meade said the offence occurred on December 7, 2024 and no payment was made for the clothing.

The sergeant also said the defendant had 77 previous convictions, including 58 under the Theft Act.

The court also heard that a number of co-accused were involved in the incident.

Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a custody term of seven months.