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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21939Public order offence (threatening/abusive/insulting behaviour) · Co. Limerick · 3 Dec 2021

James Mulcaire fined €250 for threatening garda sergeant in Rathkeale

James Mulcaire, 19, of Rathkeale, pleaded guilty to threatening/abusive/insulting behaviour after telling a garda sergeant he would 'knock him out' during a routine patrol encounter in Rathkeale on 3 December 2021. He was convicted and fined €250 at Newcastle West Court, while a separate driving charge was struck out.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Mar
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMulcaire pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening/abusive/insulting behaviour (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe encounter took place in Rathkeale (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 3 December 2021 (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Newcastle West Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe driving matter was struck out (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Coolican convicted and fined Mulcaire €250 (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMembers of the public were present in Abbeycourt Estate at the time (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMulcaire was directed to leave and complied (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMulcaire was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and receives ongoing treatment and medication (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMulcaire and Sgt Manton had spoken earlier on the day of the incident (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA separate driving charge for driving without reasonable consideration at Riddlestown near Glin on 11 November 2021 was struck out (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Young man in threat to ‘knock out’ garda sergeant on street in Limerick town

    Reports the conviction and €250 fine for the public order offence, and the striking out of a separate driving-without-reasonable-consideration charge from November 2021.

    accused, James Mulcaire, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Mulcairevictim, male, irish (judged from name)