Naas Judge says first time for 'toe-nail nipper' on charge

A Judge says  it is the first time he saw a 'toe-nail nipper' in a charge.

A 44-year-old  man has appeared before Naas District Court in connection to theft charges at TK Maxx, Newbridge, on January 16, 2019.

Evidence was given at Naas District Court how the accused, originally from Russia,  is also facing a charge of being in possession of a 'toe-nail nipper'.

Sgt Brian Jacob said that the understanding is that the toe-nail nippers are used to cut metal tags that holds the security tag.

According to Sgt Jacob the value of the groceries was €158.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused has been ordered to appear again before Naas District Court on March 21, next, for election of progress.