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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3771Impeding an authorised officer, assault (post-arrest violent behaviour) · Co. Dublin · 20 Aug 2025

Indian man convicted of impeding airport officer and striking Garda at Dublin Airport

Shine Thomas, 47, an Indian computer science graduate, was found guilty at Dublin District Court of impeding an authorised officer at Dublin Airport and post-arrest violent behaviour at a Garda station, after pushing a Dublin Airport police officer at the aircraft stairs and striking a Garda while his handcuffs were being removed. Sentencing was adjourned to May with conditions including an anger-management course.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted19 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatShine Thomas denied impeding an authorised officer at the airport and post-arrest violent behaviour at a Garda station on August 20 last. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThomas was bringing his family on holiday to London when the incident occurred. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThomas failed to complete the boarding process at the boarding gate in Terminal 1 and proceeded to the Ryanair aircraft without authorisation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThomas pushed Dublin Airport police officer Dean Farrell at the aircraft stairs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThomas had to be restrained and handcuffed after being refused permission to board. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt took six Garda members to physically carry Thomas into the station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was found guilty at Dublin District Court by Judge John Hughes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Hughes said CCTV footage showed Thomas was causing a problem, not cooperating with the boarding crew, and bullying them. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Hughes described Thomas's actions as outrageous, wrong and criminal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge said a recorded court conviction could have implications for Thomas's visa. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned until May. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceA probation report was ordered on the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe judge criticised Thomas for his ignorance, rudeness and violence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA doctor examined Garda Ryan and found no injury. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThomas has lived in Ireland for 10 years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThomas refused to sign a bail bond and was held until a court hearing at which he was released. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThomas claimed broken ribs but had no medical documentation to confirm the injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThomas had no prior convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defence argued Thomas was entitled to resist a lawful arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAfter being found guilty, Thomas apologised and claimed he was off work as a result of injuries. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Feb2026
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Dublin Airport officer pushed and Garda struck by father-of-two, court told

    Found guilty at Dublin District Court; Judge John Hughes adjourned sentencing to May, ordered a probation report, and set conditions including an anger-management course and evidence of job applications.

    convicted, Shine Thomas, 47, male, Indian, named, non-irishShine Thomasvictim, Dean Farrell, male, irish (judged from name)Dean Farrellvictim, Declan Ryan, male, irish (judged from name)Declan Ryan