Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11370Public order, assault, criminal damage · Co. Roscommon

Boyle man appears in court over Garda cell incident

Cyril Calpin, 61, of Boyle, Co Roscommon, was arrested while highly intoxicated and is reported to have defecated in a Garda cell, where gardaí said he resisted and became aggressive; it was alleged that he tried to fight Sergeant McGarry and another garda and kicked out. He was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place, two counts of intoxication in a public place, criminal damage, assault, and assault or threatening to assault. On 26 January 2026 he appeared before the District Court, where a probation report found him suitable for community service subject to a GP letter. The case was adjourned for a medical letter and is listed for 27 January to finalise the outcome.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Cyril Calpin defecated in a Garda cell after being arrested.
  • Gardaí said Calpin resisted arrest and became aggressive when they tried to handcuff him.
  • It was alleged that Calpin tried to fight Sergeant McGarry and another garda, kicked out, and kept struggling as gardaí tried to bring him into custody.
Cause
Calpin was highly intoxicated at the time of his arrest.
Where
Sources differ on the location: the headline refers to a Leitrim Garda cell, while Calpin is described as a Boyle man of Co Roscommon.
When
The articles do not give the date of the incident.
Charges
Calpin was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place, two counts of intoxication in a public place, criminal damage, assault, and assault or threatening to assault.
In court
  • Calpin appeared before the District Court on 26 January 2026.
  • The judge said Calpin appeared contrite and was presenting well in court, but that his recovery was at an early stage.
  • A probation report found him suitable for community service, subject to confirmation from his GP.
  • The case was adjourned to allow a medical letter to be provided and listed for January 27 to finalise the outcome.
Other details
  • Calpin's solicitor said he was homeless at the time, has been sober for almost 12 months, and has taken major steps to turn his life around in relation to addiction.
  • Calpin has engaged with Galway Simon Community and the Housing First team and now has accommodation.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCalpin defecated in a Garda cell after being arrested. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatGardaí said Calpin resisted arrest and became aggressive when they tried to handcuff him. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatIt was alleged that Calpin tried to fight Sergeant McGarry and another garda. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatIt was alleged that Calpin kicked out during the incident. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatCalpin continued struggling as gardaí tried to bring him into custody. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • causeCalpin was highly intoxicated at the time of his arrest. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeCalpin was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, two counts of intoxication, criminal damage, assault, and assault or threatening to assault. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe judge said Calpin appeared contrite and was presenting well in court, but that his recovery was at an early stage. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtA probation report found him suitable for community service, subject to confirmation from his GP. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to allow a medical letter to be provided and listed for January 27 to finalise the outcome. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherCalpin was homeless at the time and has been sober for almost 12 months. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Calpin had taken major steps to turn his life around in relation to addiction. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherCalpin has engaged with Galway Simon Community and the Housing First team and now has accommodation. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jan2026
    In courtleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Man who defecated in Leitrim Garda cell tells court he has 'turned his life around'

    Court appearance on 26 January 2026 with the case adjourned; the article gives no incident date or location, and a probation report deemed him suitable for community service subject to a GP letter.

    accused, Cyril Calpin, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cyril Calpinvictim, Sergeant McGarry, irish (judged from name)Sergeant McGarryvictim