Judge accepts jurisdiction in alleged assault, trespassing and theft case in Sligo

By Nathan Molloy, The Sligo Champion

A judge has accepted jurisdiction in an alleged assault, trespassing and theft case at Sligo District Court.

Zine Boudebaba (30) of Caltragh Crescent, Caltragh, Sligo was charged with assaulting Stanvslav Zarivngi causing him harm at Tobergal Lane, Sligo on April 22, 2026.

He was also charged with entering Walker 1781, O’Connell St, Sligo and stole €370 from the wallet of a staff member from the staff changing room and further stole €2.10 from a petty cash box in the administrative office.

The defendant appeared via video link.

Sergeant Derek Butler told the court that at 7:40pm, gardaí received a report of a theft from a staff member at Walker’s. He added that Boudebaba was seen entering the pub and allegedly took €370 from a wallet in a staff members bag in the changing room.

Sgt Butler continued that Boudebaba was located counting notes on the other side of the street by staff member.

Sgt Butler said that Boudebaba attempted to flee but a member of the public intervened. He added that the defendant allegedly assaulted Mr Zarivngi causing him a number of injuries with scrapes visible on him afterwards.

Sgt Butler concluded that €370 was recovered from the defendant and that he was arrested and conveyed to Sligo Garda Station.

Judge Éiteáin Cunningham accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to July 23.

Mr John Anderson instructed by BCM solicitors appeared for Boudebaba.

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