Ireland Case No. 5182Public order offence · Co. Cork · 25 Aug 2024
16 arrested after public order incidents in Cork city centre
On Sunday 25 August 2024 at about 10pm, a large group on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork city centre became verbally and physically aggressive towards Gardaí who were helping an injured man, and one Garda was pushed to the ground and another punched in the face. A second group gathered near Daunt Square shortly after midnight and was again aggressive towards Gardaí. Sixteen people, 13 men and three women aged 20 to 27, were arrested and charged with public order offences. All 16 appeared before Cork District Court on 26 August 2024, were granted bail, and must return on 8 October, while further directions from the DPP are awaited.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged26 Aug
4 reports - In court26 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A large group gathered and became verbally and physically aggressive towards Gardaí who were assisting an injured man.
- One Garda was pushed to the ground and another was punched in the face.
- When
- The first incident began at about 10pm on Sunday 25 August 2024.
- Where
- The first incident took place on Oliver Plunkett Street, and a second group gathered near Daunt Square shortly after midnight.
- The alleged offences occurred on Oliver Plunkett Street, Daunt Square, Patrick Street, Cornmarket Street and Grand Parade.
- Cause
- The incidents involved seriously antisocial and aggressive behaviour in the city centre.
- Weapon
- Incapacitant spray was used during an escalated response, and one source describes it as pepper spray used to disperse the brawl.
- Other details
- Neither injured Garda required medical attention, and both remained on duty.
- Investigation
- Sixteen people were arrested and charged in connection with the incidents.
- Charges
- Godson Ikebundu was charged with two public order offences and a Section 2 assault.
- Emmanuela Anabo faces charges of threatening or abusive language, insulting behaviour, failure to comply with garda directions and a Section 3 Misuse of Drugs Act offence.
- Malcolm Oshe was charged with three public order offences, including obstruction, threatening or abusive language and failure to comply with a garda, at Daunt Square.
- Martin Ekhosuehi, Matthew Ekhosuehi, Marvin Ekhosuehi, Checkwuebka Ian Akaboga, Dylan Mdangoh Nchantea, Melanie Oshe, Farid Murphy Lahadjo, Djomiou Lahadjo and Chimdi Oji each face two or three public order charges.
- In court
- All 16 appeared before Cork District Court on Monday 26 August 2024 at a vacation sitting before Judge John King.
- There was no objection to bail, and all defendants must stay out of Cork city centre except for medical or legal appointments.
- Further directions from the DPP are awaited for all defendants, and the case returns to court on 8 October.
54 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA large group gathered and became verbally and physically aggressive towards Gardaí while they assisted the man. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatOne Garda was pushed to the ground and another was punched in the face. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí charged 16 people following serious public order incidents in Cork city centre on Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA large group gathered and became verbally and physically aggressive towards officers. (irishtimes.com)
- whatOne Garda member was pushed to the ground and another was punched in the face. (irishtimes.com, garda.ie)
- whatSixteen people were arrested and charged following public order incidents in Cork on 25 August 2024. (garda.ie)
- whatA large group gathered and became verbally and physically aggressive towards Gardaí. (garda.ie)
- whatSixteen people were arrested and charged over serious public order incidents in Cork city centre. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA garda was pushed to the ground and another was punched in the face. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incidents took place in Cork on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereA second incident occurred shortly after midnight near Daunt Square. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whereGardaí on patrol on Oliver Plunkett Street observed an injured man lying on the ground outside a premises at 10pm. (irishtimes.com)
- whereShortly after midnight, a second group gathered near Daunt Square and was again aggressive towards Gardaí. (garda.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences occurred at Oliver Plunkett Street, Daunt Square, Patrick Street, Cornmarket Street and Grand Parade. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe first incident was on Oliver Plunkett Street. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí on patrol saw an injured man on Oliver Plunkett Street at about 10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe first incident began at about 10pm on Oliver Plunkett Street, where Gardaí found an injured man on the ground. (garda.ie)
- whenThe first incident began at about 10pm on Sunday. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenA second group gathered shortly after midnight near Daunt Square. (corkbeo.ie)
- causeThe incidents involved seriously antisocial and aggressive behaviour in the city centre. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationSixteen people were arrested in connection with the incidents. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí used pepper spray to disperse the brawl. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeSixteen people were arrested and charged in connection with the incidents. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeGodson Ikebundu was charged with two public order offences and a Section 2 assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMartin Ekhosuehi faces three public order charges linked to incidents at Grand Parade. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMatthew Ekhosuehi is charged with three public order offences on Cornmarket Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMarvin Ekhosuehi was charged with two public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeEmmanuela Anabo is charged with threatening or abusive language, insulting behaviour, failure to comply with garda directions, and a Section 3 Misuse of Drugs Act charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeCheckwuebka Ian Akaboga was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeDylan Mdangoh Nchantea was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMalcolm Oshe was charged with three public order offences including obstruction, threatening or abusive language, and failure to comply with a garda on Daunt Square. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMelanie Oshe faces two public order charges on Oliver Plunkett Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeFarid Murphy Lahadjo was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeDjomiou Lahadjo was charged with three public order offences at the same location. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeChimdi Oji was charged with three public order offences in Cork city centre. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAll 16 were due to appear before Cork District Court on Monday 26 August at 10:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAll sixteen are due to appear before Cork District Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAll 16 were due to appear before Cork District Court on 26 August 2024 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- court16 people appeared at Cork District Court at a vacation sitting. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge John King presided over the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtFurther directions are awaited from the DPP in relation to all defendants. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtFree legal aid was granted to the majority of defendants as their income fell under the threshold. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThere was no objection to bail, but all defendants must stay out of Cork city centre save for medical or legal appointments. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAll 16 people were due to appear before Cork District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThose present refused to disperse, and more Garda units attended. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherIncapacitant spray was used as part of an escalated response. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherNeither injured Garda required medical attention. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNeither injured garda required medical attention and both remained on duty. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIncapacitant spray was used during the escalated response. (garda.ie)
- otherThe Garda members involved did not require medical attention and stayed on duty. (garda.ie)
- otherThe majority of defendants worked in areas including supermarkets, a sports shop and in trades. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOne defendant has just graduated from college and another is due to start a university course in Belfast. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNeither garda required medical attention. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherAll 16 people have since appeared before the courts. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Aug2024Gardaí pushed to ground and punched in face as 16 people arrested in Cork city
Article reports the arrest and charging of 16 people over two linked public order incidents in Cork city centre; the Oliver Plunkett Street incident and the Daunt Square incident shortly after midnight.
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Provides full names, ages, addresses and specific charges for all 16 defendants, details of the incidents including use of incapacitant spray and injuries to two gardaí, bail conditions, and the fact that further DPP directions are awaited.
accused, Godson Ikebundu, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Godson Ikebunduaccused, Martin Ekhosuehi, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Martin Ekhosuehiaccused, Matthew Ekhosuehi, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Matthew Ekhosuehiaccused, Marvin Ekhosuehi, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marvin Ekhosuehiaccused, Emmanuela Anabo, 25, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Emmanuela Anaboaccused, Maureen Aigbera, 20, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Maureen Aigberaaccused, Checkwuebka Ian Akaboga, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Checkwuebka Ian Akabogaaccused, Kanyisola Akintope, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kanyisola Akintopeaccused, Dylan Mdangoh Nchantea, 27, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Dylan Mdangoh Nchanteaaccused, Malcolm Oshe, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Malcolm Osheaccused, Melanie Oshe, 20, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Melanie Osheaccused, Farid Murphy Lahadjo, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Farid Murphy Lahadjoaccused, Djomiou Lahadjo, 21, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Djomiou Lahadjoaccused, Emmanuella Itsede, 22, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Emmanuella Itsedeaccused, Kamji Gotwen, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kamji Gotwenaccused, Chimdi Oji, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Chimdi Oji - 26 Aug202416 Charged Following Public Order Incidents in Cork City - 25th//26th August 2024
Official Garda press release adding that the first incident began on Oliver Plunkett Street at about 10pm near an injured man, that incapacitant spray was used, that neither Garda needed medical attention, and that the court appearance was at 10.30am.
suspectvictim, malevictim - 26 Aug202416 people in court over disorder in Cork which saw Garda punched in face
Confirms the 16 have been charged and provides further detail on the incidents, including the use of incapacitant spray, the specific locations (Oliver Plunkett Street and near Daunt Square), and that neither injured garda required medical attention.
victim, malevictimvictimsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect - 26 Aug202416 people arrested after Cork incident where Garda 'punched in the face'
Adds the locations and sequence of the incidents, that a Garda was punched in the face and another pushed to the ground, that incapacitant spray was used, and that the 16 were due at Cork District Court at 10:30am on 26 August.
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