Fine imposed on Kildare man who assaulted his wife

A fine was imposed on a Kildare man who assaulted his wife.

Judge Desmond Zaidan made the decision at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 23.

Gardaí told the judge that a domestic violence order was now in place following the assault.

The exact nature of the assault was not revealed to those present during the court session.

Judge Zaidan fined the man €500 for the offence.

He also imposed reporting restrictions in order to protect the identity of the man's wife.