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Case No. 13031Public order offences (threatening and aggressive behaviour), assault (withdrawn) · Co. Louth · 17 Nov 2024

Jordanian man given opportunity to avoid conviction over public order offences at Dundalk IPAS centre

Mahmoud Hamam, 27, a Jordanian national, was given the opportunity at Dundalk District Court to avoid a conviction for public order offences after being abusive and threatening at the Carnbeg Hotel IPAS centre in Dundalk on 17 November 2024. A charge of assault was withdrawn and the case was adjourned to 15 October for payment of €300 to the court community fund.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA highly intoxicated man caused a disturbance at the Carnbeg Hotel, Armagh Road, Dundalk (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatMahmoud Hamam approached gardaí in a threatening and aggressive manner (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly before 3am on 17 November 2024 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeA charge of assault was withdrawn (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case to 15 October for payment of €300 to the court community fund (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe judge told the defendant she did not want to see him again (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe judge told the barrister that if the defendant cannot handle his drink he should not drink it (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceA fine of €1,000 and a conviction would be imposed if the €300 payment is not made (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has been in the country for 16 months (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant works as a baker in Finglas (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant does not ordinarily consume alcohol (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's application for international protection is still live (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2025
    In courtdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man charged with public order offences after he was abusive at a Louth IPAS centre

    Reports the court appearance at Dundalk District Court where the defendant was given a conditional fine of €300 to avoid a conviction, a charge of assault was withdrawn, and the case was adjourned to 15 October 2025.

    suspect, Mahmoud Hamam, 27, male, Jordanian, named, non-irishMahmoud Hamam