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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8013Criminal damage, obstruction · Co. Laois · 20 Aug 2026

Ashton Hurley accused of damaging garda car in Portlaoise

Ashton Hurley, 19, of Portlaoise, is accused of criminal damage to a garda patrol car, denting its front right door, and of obstruction. The incident is alleged to have happened at Brady's Garage, Portlaoise, on 20 August 2026. Hurley appeared before Portlaoise District Court, which was reported on 17 September 2026. The DPP directed summary disposal, so the case remains in the district court, and the judge ordered disclosure, granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to 12 October for a plea or a hearing date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Ashton Hurley, 19, is accused of denting the front right door of a garda patrol car.
Charges
Hurley is accused of criminal damage and obstruction.
Where
The incident is alleged to have happened at Brady's Garage, Portlaoise, in the forecourt of a garage.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on 20 August 2026.
Investigation
The defence requested disclosure and asked whether there was any CCTV.
In court
  • Hurley appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 17 September 2026.
  • The DPP directed summary disposal, so the case remains in the district court.
  • The judge ordered disclosure, granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to 12 October for a plea or a date for hearing.
Other details
Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick spoke for the defence in court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAccused of denting the front right door of a garda patrol car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident is alleged to have happened at Brady's Garage, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence was alleged to have occurred in the forecourt of a garage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on 20 August 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe defence requested disclosure and asked whether there was any CCTV. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeAlso accused of obstruction. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe teenager appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed summary disposal, so the case remains in the district court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure, granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to 12 October for a plea or date for hearing. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teen accused of damaging garda car in Portlaoise

    First report of the court appearance. Adds the accusations, the location at Brady’s Garage, the DPP's summary disposal direction, and the court's orders on disclosure and legal aid.

    accused, Ashton Hurley, 19, named, irish (judged from name)Ashton Hurley