Warrant issued for arrest of Tipperary man who threatened Tesco guard
Security guard James McCauley told Judge Brian O'Shea that he was on duty on August 22, 2024, in Tesco Shopping Centre, Cahir Road, Cashel, when he saw William Harty enter the store.
Mr Harty, of 7 Oliver Plunkett Park, Cashel, Co Tipperary, was barred from the store for a previous incident. Mr McCauley said he approached Mr Harty and said: 'William, you are not allowed in.' Harty 'kind of muttered' and walked on.
Mr McCauley again asked Harty to 'please leave' or he would call the gardaí. Mr Harty responded, 'I don't give a f**k about the guards,' and kept walking.
Mr McCauley again asked him to leave. Harty said he didn't give 'two f**ks' about the gardaí, as he made his way to the exit. Mr Harty told the security guard, 'I will knock your head off your f**king shoulders.'
Mr McCauley said he is employed by private security firm OCS, who provide security for Tesco in Cashel. He said he knew who Mr Harty was, as he had been pointed out to him a few times. Harty had caused problems in the past and staff were told to 'keep an eye on him', he said.
At one stage during the incident, Mr Harty said 'f**k' the gardaí and took a step towards Mr McCauley. Garda Patrick Bourke later charged Harty with using threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act.
Judge O'Shea said he found the facts proven and issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Mr Harty in relation to sentencing.
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