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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2723Harassment, criminal damage (alleged)

Garda arrested over alleged banana harassment of fellow officer in west of Ireland

A male Garda officer in the west of Ireland was arrested and released without charge over an alleged campaign of harassment and stalking of a female colleague, in which he used bananas to torment her after learning of her phobia. A file is to be sent to the DPP, and the officer may face internal disciplinary measures.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested16 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male Garda officer was arrested in the west of Ireland on suspicion of harassing another officer with bananas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe female officer had a phobia of bananas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe alleged campaign of harassment lasted more than two years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe allegedly bombarded her with text messages. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe allegedly made derogatory comments to her in front of colleagues. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe allegedly left bananas in rooms in the station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAt one meeting with a senior officer, he allegedly had a banana on his head the whole time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigators are set to send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda probe has been going on for more than a year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe officer has not been suspended. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSources said it is likely the DPP will direct no prosecution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe officer may face internal Garda disciplinary measures. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda arrested over alleged banana harassment of fellow officer with phobia

    Reports the arrest of a male Garda in the west of Ireland for alleged banana-based harassment of a female colleague, his release without charge after several hours of questioning, and the file being sent to the DPP. Details the alleged two-year campaign including text messages, derogatory comments, bananas left in cars and station rooms, and a break-in to her locker.

    suspect, malevictim, female