Ireland Couple sent for trial over false imprisonment of gardai in Portarlington
On 20 March 2021, gardai were allegedly falsely imprisoned and obstructed at 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington, Laois. Rita Hamisi, 51, and Bombo Hamisi, 55, both non-Irish and of that address, face charges in connection with the incident. Rita Hamisi was first served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court in March 2023 and remanded on bail. In November 2023, both were served with books of evidence at Portlaoise District Court and sent for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court, with legal aid granted.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardai were allegedly falsely imprisoned and obstructed at the accused's address.
- Where
- The incident took place at 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington, Laois.
- When
- The incident occurred on 20 March 2021.
- Charges
- Rita Hamisi, 51, a woman, is charged with obstructing two peace officers under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act.
- Bombo Hamisi, 55, a person, is charged with falsely imprisoning three gardai.
- In court
- Rita Hamisi was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court in March 2023 and remanded on bail.
- In November 2023, both were served with books of evidence at Portlaoise District Court and sent for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid to both accused.
- Other details
- Both accused are of 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatRita Hamisi, 51, appeared in court charged with assaulting two gardai at her address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereHer address is 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereBombo Hamisi's address is 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at her address on 20 March 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on March 20, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeShe faces two charges under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeBombo Hamisi is accused of falsely imprisoning three gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeRita Hamisi is accused of obstructing two peace officers at her address on March 20, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtShe was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtGarda Sergeant Michael Tarpey told the court he served a book of evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe director of prosecution consented to the accused being sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 13 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and remanded the accused on bail to appear at Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 13 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtBombo Hamisi was served with a Book of Evidence by Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody granted Bombo Hamisi legal aid for two counsel and sent him forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtRita Hamisi was also served with a Book of Evidence by Sgt Hughes. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody sent Rita Hamisi forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court and granted her legal aid for one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtTwo people have been sent for trial in connection with the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Nov2023Gardai claim they were falsely imprisoned in Portarlington
Reports that both accused were served with a Book of Evidence and sent forward for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court, with legal aid granted.
accused, Bombo Hamisi, 55, named, non-irish (judged from name)Bombo Hamisiaccused, Rita Hamisi, 51, named, non-irish (judged from name)Rita Hamisi - 20 Mar2023Circuit court for allegedly assaulting gardai in Laois
Rita Hamisi was served with a book of evidence and remanded on bail to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 13 June 2023; she faces two charges under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act for the 20 March 2021 incident.