Ireland Dublin man avoids criminal record after public order incident involving gardaí
Alan Hall, a 43-year-old man from Islandbridge, Dublin 8, was involved in a public order incident at about 5.30 am on 24 January 2023 at the Dublin Bus depot on Conyngham Road, after gardaí responded to a call about an aggressive man. After being cautioned to leave, Hall returned, lunged at gardaí while holding a pint glass, and was pepper-sprayed by officers. He pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to abusive and insulting behaviour and failing to comply with a garda's direction to leave the vicinity, and on 6 March 2024 Judge Treasa Kelly applied the Probation of Offenders Act after he agreed to donate €300 to charity, so he avoided a prison sentence and a criminal record.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced6 Mar
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Hall shouted, became aggressive and abusive towards officers at a bus stop.
- After being cautioned to leave, Hall returned and lunged at gardaí.
- Hall ran between traffic while holding a pint glass, which he refused to put down.
- Where
- The incident took place at the Dublin Bus depot on Conyngham Road, Dublin.
- When
- The incident happened at 5.30 am on 24 January 2023.
- Investigation
- Gardaí responded to a call from depot staff about a man acting aggressively.
- Weapon
- Hall was holding a pint glass, which he refused to put down.
- Other details
- Officers pepper-sprayed Hall.
- Hall's barrister said the incident followed a significant bereavement and heavy drinking, and Hall had no prior convictions.
- Charges
- Hall pleaded guilty to abusive and insulting behaviour and failing to comply with a garda's direction to leave the vicinity.
- In court
- The case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Treasa Kelly.
- Sentence
- The Probation of Offenders Act was applied after Hall agreed to donate €300 to charity, so he avoided a prison sentence and criminal record.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHall shouted and became aggressive and abusive towards officers at a bus stop. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAfter being cautioned to leave, Hall returned and lunged at gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHall ran between traffic and held a pint glass, which he refused to put down. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí responded to a call about an aggressive man at the Dublin Bus depot on Conyngham Road. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at 5.30 am on January 24 last year. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHall pleaded guilty to abusive and insulting behaviour and failing to comply with a garda's direction to leave the vicinity. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Treasa Kelly. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe Probation of Offenders Act was applied after Hall agreed to donate €300 to charity. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOfficers had to pepper spray Hall. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis barrister said the incident occurred after Hall had suffered a significant bereavement and had been drinking too much. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHall had no prior convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Mar2024Man avoids jail after 'lunging' at gardai while holding pint glass
Reports the court outcome: Hall pleaded guilty, the Probation of Offenders Act was applied, he agreed to donate €300 to charity, and he avoided a prison sentence and criminal record. The article notes he had no prior convictions and gives background from his barrister.
convicted, Alan Hall, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Hall