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Case No. 22410Public order (failing to comply with a garda's orders; acting abusively towards a garda) · Co. Kildare · 21 Feb 2021

David Walshe's case struck out at Naas District Court over alleged abuse of garda in Kildare town

David Walshe, 48, of Kildare town, had his case struck out at Naas District Court on 9 February 2023 after being charged with failing to comply with a garda's orders and acting abusively towards the officer on 21 February 2021. Walshe refused to apologise to the garda, claiming the officer 'attacked' him at the square.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted13 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatWalshe came up to the garda, began recording him with his phone, and was acting abusively towards him. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatCraddock claimed his client was simply making his way to a nearby pharmacy to collect medicine. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatCraddock took issue with the arresting garda not properly informing Walshe of the reason for his arrest. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatJudge Finan stated that a breach of the peace occurred on the date in question. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatWalshe refused to apologise, saying the garda attacked him at the square. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereDavid Walshe's address is 3226 Maryville Grove Melitta Road, Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 21 February 2021, while Covid-19 regulations were in place. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with failing to comply with a garda's orders and acting abusively towards the garda. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtWalshe appeared at Naas District Court on 9 February 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtCCTV footage was shown but ruled inadmissible by Judge Finan. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDefending barrister Donncha Craddock had a heated disagreement with Judge Finan, who considered recusing herself. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Finan struck out the case with the facts accepted and requested Walshe to apologise to the garda. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherWalshe is 48 years old and has 39 previous convictions, the last in 2016 for a breach of the peace. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2023
    Acquittedkildarenow.com, first report
    Defendant claims garda ‘attacked’ him in Kildare town

    Case struck out by Judge Michéle Finan with facts accepted; Walshe refused to apologise to the garda, claiming he was attacked. A heated disagreement between defending barrister Donncha Craddock and the judge nearly led to the judge recusing herself.

    accused, David Walshe, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Walshevictim, male