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Case No. 1427Assault · Co. Tipperary

Five trainee Gardaí suspended for handcuffing colleague under shower at Templemore training college

Five trainee Gardaí were suspended after allegedly handcuffing a fellow trainee and leaving him under a running shower at the Garda Training College in Templemore, Co Tipperary, in the two weeks before 28 June 2025. The five had only received their handcuffs the day before, and the victim was reportedly freed by another trainee who discovered him. The suspended trainees face possible dismissal, depending on whether the injured party wishes to progress matters. An Garda Síochána said it does not comment on ongoing internal enquiries.

  1. Reported28 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Five trainee Gardaí allegedly handcuffed a fellow trainee and left him under a running shower.
Where
The incident occurred at the Garda Training College in Templemore, Co Tipperary.
When
The incident took place within the two weeks before 28 June 2025.
Other details
  • The five trainees had only received their handcuffs the day before the incident.
  • Prior to the incident, the injured party's mattress was allegedly placed on top of a wardrobe.
  • The victim was reportedly freed by another trainee who discovered him handcuffed in the shower.
  • An Garda Síochána said it does not comment on ongoing internal enquiries.
  • The incident was described as a prank that got out of hand.
Investigation
The five trainees were suspended and face possible dismissal, depending on whether the injured party wishes to progress matters.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFive trainee Gardaí were suspended for the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe trainees allegedly handcuffed a fellow trainee and left him under a running shower. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe five trainees had only received their handcuffs the day before the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatPrior to the incident, the injured party's mattress was allegedly placed on top of a wardrobe. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at the Garda Training College in Templemore, Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred within the past two weeks from 28 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe five suspended trainees are at real risk of being dismissed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherWhether they are dismissed depends on whether the injured party wishes to progress matters. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAn Garda Síochána said it does not comment on ongoing internal enquiries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere are 350 trainees currently in the Garda College in Templemore. (irishmirror.ie)
  • other160 trainees are in the same phase as the five suspended, and 190 are in the senior phase. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jun2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Five trainee Gardai suspended for handcuffs 'prank that got out of hand'

    First report of the incident; five trainees suspended, at risk of dismissal depending on whether the injured party wishes to progress matters.

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