Suspect in North Kildare knifepoint robbery appears before Naas District Court

A County Cavan resident has been accused of robbing a North Kildare shop at knifepoint.

The accusation relates to one Stephen Darby, with an address listed as Loughlan House, Blacklion in County Cavan.

The 50-year-old accused appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, May 23 last, via video-link.

The alleged knifepoint robbery took place at a shop located in The Mall, Kilcock, on October 13 last, and it was claimed that Mr Darby made off with a sum of cash.

A book of evidence was due to be presented by gardaí, however, the judge was notified by defending barrister Aisling Murphy that her client couldn’t be produced from prison on the date in question because of staffing issues.

Judge Zaidan adjourned the case to a sitting of Athy District Court for May 28.

The book of evidence is expected to be served on this date.