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Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Man acted like ‘bull in a china shop' when he grabbed garda and threatened to choke him
Michael Davidson, Meeting House Lane, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, had been walking along the centre of the road in front of a Garda patrol vehicle before the incident occurred. A 43-year-old man grabbed a Garda by the lapels, forced him against a wall and threatened to choke him, Dundalk Court has heard. Michael Davidson, Meeting House Lane, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, had been walking along the centre of the road in front of a Garda patrol vehicle before the incident occurred. He pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public, using or engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour or words, obstructing a Garda in the execution of his duty and a Section 35 pedestrian offence at Quay Street, Dundalk, on December 7, 2023. Dundalk Court. Stock image. News in 90 Seconds - May 30th Evidence was given that the defendant was walking in the centre of the road ahead of a patrol vehicle. He stopped and began shouting at it. Mr Davidson refused to move on several occasions before the Garda drove around him, pulled in and got out. The man again refused to move. He was shouting aggressively at the officer and, while being escorted, grabbed him by the lapels and forced him against a wall. He attempted to strike the Garda and said that he would choke him. He referred to 'a previous attack he carried out with a bottle'. There were 51 previous convictions. Barrister Niall Mackin said that the defendant was on medication and had addiction issues at the time. He completed a Turas Counselling Service course and was clean since. Mr Davidson had one child, one grandchild and was carer for his partner. He instructed that he would not be in trouble again. He had €300 to offer. Judge Nicola Andrews said she wouldn't let a situation pass with a charitable donation when a Garda was attacked. The defendant 'was like a bull in a china shop,' the judge added. He was remanded on continuing bail to June 11 for a probation report and community service assessment. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Man (21) threatened to murder a Garda and his family and kicked another in the head
Dylan McDonald (21) became aggressive and threatened to murder the guard and his family. He eventually calmed down and was seated on the road. A 21-year-old man who seriously assaulted a Garda after threatening to murder him and his family is to be assessed for suitability to carry out community service. Dylan McDonald, Ballybarrack, Knockbridge Road, Dundalk, was charged with assault causing harm and with using or engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour or words, at Cappogue, Dunleer, on September 13, 2024. The district court heard that he has no previous convictions and had completed residential treatment in the meantime. Sgt Dave O'Leary said that at 6pm Gardaí received a report of dangerous driving on the M1. An officer who responded found an abandoned vehicle and met two men on the road. Dundalk Courthouse News in 90 Seconds - May 29th One of them was Mr McDonald who gave a false name and told the Garda to 'F**k off'. He became aggressive and threatened to murder the guard and his family. He eventually calmed down and was seated on the road. However, the defendant then kicked the member of the Roads Policing Unit in the back of the head with his heel. The Garda sustained a cut and swelling and was off duty for one week as a result. A medical report and photographs were available. Sgt O'Leary added that Mr McDonald continued to be abusive at Drogheda Garda Station. Judge Nicola Andrews remanded him on continuing bail to November 12 for a probation report and community service assessment. 'I won't tolerate that kind of behaviour to Gardaí or anybody at all,' the judge said. 'It would be a good idea not to meet me in the meantime,' she told the defendant. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man accused of throwing pot plants at Louth Garda from a balcony is cleared of assault
Marius Vaiciullis, Coach House, Bachelors Lane, Drogheda, denied any wrongdoing at an apartment below his nearly two years ago. The defence case was one of mistaken identity, the accused testifying that a friend had jumped from his balcony to the other. Gda John O'Connor gave evidence that on August 18, 2023, the owner of the apartment beneath was asleep when awoken by a loud crashing noise. He received a report at 8.56pm of a male on this woman's second floor private balcony at Coach House, Bachelors Lane. He was driving of a patrol car at the time and immediately went to the scene. Gda O'Connor said he saw several smashed pots and plants beneath the balcony, and that the defendant 'picked up a potted plant and attempted to hit me'. He threw at least two at him. None of them connected. The man started shouting and damaged a satellite dish by attempting to remove it from a wall. The witness continued that he was allowed inside by the apartment owner and went to the balcony which was narrow, about a foot wide. He saw the accused and cautioned him. While speaking to him he got a smell of alcohol. Mr Vaiciullis, he alleged, told him to 'f**k off', and was arrested on the balcony at 9.15pm on suspicion of causing criminal damage. 'Are you sure you have the right man?' solicitor Fergal Boyle asked. ADVERTISEMENT 'It was a few years ago. I'm pretty convinced," Gda O'Connor replied. It was put to the officer that Mr Vaiciullis wasn't on the balcony in question. A friend who was highly intoxicated jumped from his balcony to the balcony below. Gda O'Connor said he couldn't recall what the defendant was wearing. He was looking directly at him. Mr Boyle continued that a different name was written down first on the custody record, 'then stroked out'. The custody record also indicated two marks of some description on his client's arms. He didn't have any marks. Gda O'Connor said that he didn't fill in the custody record. The Member in Charge who did was no longer in the job and not present. "I don't believe the wrong man is in court,' the witness added. Marius Vaiciullis, who had the assistance of an interpreter, testified that he was at home in his apartment after returning from work. He saw his friend on the balcony of the apartment below. "I wasn't on this balcony. I didn't see pots being thrown.' He continued that he wasn't in the garda station after this incident. He had no scars, marks or tattoos on his arms. The witness maintained that a completely different person was arrested. Nobody asked him for identification. He told Inspector Kevin Toner that he wasn't drinking and showed him his bare arms. Judge Nicola Andrews asked if there was CCTV in the garda station, and was told, no, that it 'would be gone.' The summons was dismissed. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme
Sunday World
25-05-2025
- Sunday World
Man hijacked milk van with driver's daughter inside and led gardaí on chase, court told
Jamie Murray (30), who also goes by the name Jamie Kinsella and has an address at St Ronan's Park, Clondalkin, is facing multiple charges A man accused of leading gardaí on a high-speed chase in a hijacked milk delivery van with the driver's daughter still inside was unable to appear before the District Court today due to hospitalisation, as his legal team sought access to photographs of his injuries taken on his admission to prison. Jamie Murray (30), who also goes by the name Jamie Kinsella and has an address at St Ronan's Park, Clondalkin, is facing multiple charges including the unauthorised taking of a vehicle, assault and dangerous driving following an alleged incident in Citywest in the early hours of May 12. At Cloverhill District Court today, defence counsel Alexander Langan MacDonnell BL told Judge Alan Mitchell that his client was currently receiving medical treatment. Judge Mitchell agreed to remand Mr Murray in custody until June 4, saying that a longer-than-usual adjournment was permitted due to the medical certificate provided. Mr MacDonnell also requested that photos taken of Mr Murray's injuries on admission to Cloverhill Prison be released to the defence solicitor. The solicitor had written to the prison service seeking the images, but the request had been refused, the court was told. Judge Mitchell said he did not have the authority to compel the prison service to release the photos, stating they were not directly relevant to the immediate charges before the court. 'I don't think I have the jurisdiction to direct the prison service to furnish anything. I can only recommend,' he said, adding that the issue could become relevant later if a complaint is made or if the legality of the arrest or detention is challenged. Stock photo News in 90 Seconds - May 25th 2025 Garda Conor Lavin previously told Tallaght District Court that the charges relate to an incident that occurred around 3am on May 12, when two men approached a milkman during deliveries at Carrigmore Crescent, Citywest. After the milkman refused to give them a lift, the men allegedly forced their way into the van - with one of the men reportedly brandishing a weapon - and drove off while the milkman's adult daughter, who had been working with him, was still in the back of the van. The woman, who is in her 30s, later jumped from a side door of the moving vehicle on Cheeverstown Road. Gardaí chased the van for around 20km before it crashed into a ditch near Glencree, Co Wicklow. Mr Murray was arrested at the scene, the court was told. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme.
Sunday World
24-05-2025
- Sunday World
Man who assaulted Garda with hurley and threatened to kill shop staff told to apologise
Repeat offender Connor Manning has had his jail sentence replaced with a fully suspended term on appeal A repeat offender who assaulted a garda while swinging a hurley and targeted city centre shops, where he assaulted, racially abused and threatened to kill staff, has had his jail sentence replaced with a fully suspended term on appeal. Connor Manning (29) was also ordered to write a letter of apology to the injured garda. The defendant, with last address at Spire Hostel, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, had pleaded guilty to 15 offences including robbery, theft, assault and public order in the District Court. The District Court Appeals Court heard that on August 18, 2022, gardaí responded to an incident where Manning was swinging a hurley on Viking Harbour, Dublin 8. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - May 24th 2025 He became aggressive and knocked a garda member to the ground, injuring her and lifting a nail from her finger. He continued to act aggressively and kicked the number plate off of a garda patrol vehicle before being arrested for assault contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. On January 14, 2023, Garda responded to four incidents throughout the day at the Circle K shop on Nassau Street, Dublin 2. On the first occasion, Manning threatened to kill staff if they pressed the panic alarm before stealing four cans of alcohol. He later re-entered, stole a further eight cans of Budweiser and said: 'If you press that button I will kill you'. He entered a further two times to take alcohol and cigarettes. Manning also faced charges relating to punching a man in Temple Bar and demanding he go to an ATM with him to give him money in the early hours of April 20, 2023. On August 19, 2024, gardaí were called to the Tesco store on Fleet Street, Dublin 2 where Manning attempted to steal two packs of cider. He was racially abusive to staff members and threw a pack of cider at one worker, striking them in the head. Defence counsel for Manning, Seosaimhín Ní Chathasaigh BL, said that his client had turned to drug abuse due to a tough life that 'he has found difficult to escape'. She said he was 'thoroughly ashamed' of his actions and was open to residential drug treatment. Judge James O'Donohoe said he did not have sympathy with regard to the assault on the garda with a hurley. However, he noted Manning's troubled background in coming to his decision. The judge said he would suspend Manning's eight-month custodial sentence for two years on the conditions that he engages with drug addiction services, remains outside of the city centre area and writes a letter of apology to the injured garda. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme.
