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Case No. 13643Breach of the peace · Co. Offaly · 19 Jul 2024

Georgian man accused of breach of the peace in Tullamore car park

On July 19, 2024, at Spollens Car Park, High Street, Tullamore, Otari Bukia (30), a Georgian national, was alleged to have waved a ticket aggressively at Alan Murphy. Bukia was summonsed for an alleged breach of the peace, and the case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody on May 24, 2025. The judge certified for a Georgian interpreter and adjourned the prosecution to June 25, when a plea will be entered or a hearing date fixed, with a hearing on October 6 if one is required.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
It is alleged that Otari Bukia waved a ticket aggressively at Alan Murphy.
Where
The alleged incident happened at Spollens Car Park, High Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged incident happened on July 19, 2024.
Other details
  • Alan Murphy is named as the victim, and Otari Bukia, a 30-year-old Georgian national, is named as the accused.
  • The judge asked whether the accused had a car, since a ticket was being put on a car.
  • The defence said the accused was not working and was not receiving any social welfare.
  • The judge reserved the issue of legal aid.
Charges
Otari Bukia was summonsed for an alleged breach of the peace.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody on May 24, 2025.
  • The judge certified for a Georgian interpreter because the accused needs one.
  • The judge adjourned the prosecution to June 25.
  • On June 25, a plea will be entered or a date fixed for a hearing.
  • If a hearing is required, it will take place on October 6.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged that the accused waved a ticket aggressively at Alan Murphy. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident happened at Spollens Car Park, High Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on July 19 of last year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeOtari Bukia was summonsed for an alleged breach of the peace. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge certified for a Georgian interpreter and adjourned the prosecution to June 25. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA plea will be entered or a date fixed for a hearing on June 25. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtIf a hearing is required it will take place on October 6. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge asked whether the man had a car because a ticket was being put on a car. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the accused was not working and was not receiving any social welfare. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge reserved the issue of legal aid. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Alleged dispute in Offaly car park with traffic warden lands man in court

    Court report on a summons for an alleged breach of the peace in Spollens Car Park, Tullamore. Adds that the accused is a Georgian national who needs an interpreter, that the judge queried how he could afford a car without income, and that the legal aid issue was reserved.

    accused, Otari Bukia, 30, male, Georgian, named, non-irishOtari Bukiavictim, Alan Murphy, irish (judged from name)Alan Murphy