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Case No. 22918Assault (on a Garda) · Co. Limerick · 3 Mar 2022

Elizabeth Bulman pleads guilty to assaulting Garda at her home in Old Pallas

Elizabeth Bulman, 32, of Race, Old Pallas, pleaded guilty at Kilmallock District Court to two charges of assaulting a Garda who attended her home on 3 March 2022 after an emergency call about self-harming. Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the case to 26 May for a probation report, noting her 46 previous convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShe flicked blood at the Garda (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatShe spat at and kicked the Garda (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at her home in Race, Old Pallas (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 3 March 2022 (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeElizabeth Bulman pleaded guilty to two charges of assault on a Garda (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 26 May for a probation report (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock District Court (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe Garda was wearing a face mask at the time (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherShe has 46 previous convictions for public order offences, theft, assault and failing to appear in court (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor told the court she has psychiatric issues (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherShe mixed alcohol with her prescribed medication (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jan2023
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick woman flicked blood and spat at Garda

    Guilty plea entered at Kilmallock District Court; case adjourned to 26 May 2023 for a probation report.

    accused, Elizabeth Bulman, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Elizabeth Bulmanvictim, male