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Case No. 8855Assault on gardaí, dangerous driving and drug and weapons possession · Co. Cork · 27 Oct 2025

Joshua Allen faces charges of assaulting two gardaí

Joshua Allen, a man, faces nine charges over alleged offences in Shanagarry, Co Cork, on 27 October 2025, including assaulting two gardaí. The charges also include dangerous driving, driving intoxicated, unlawful possession of ketamine and possession of a knife, and it is alleged he failed to stop at a garda checkpoint and drove at a garda at speed. Allen appeared before Midleton District Court in July 2026 to enter a plea or request a book of evidence, and Judge Colm Roberts granted his request for an adjournment. The case was adjourned to 17 September because solicitors are withdrawing services over a new criminal legal aid payment system, and Allen was remanded on bail pending his next court appearance.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Joshua Allen faces nine charges, including assaulting two gardaí.
  • Allen is also charged with dangerous driving, driving intoxicated, unlawful possession of ketamine and possession of a knife.
Where
The offences are alleged to have been carried out in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork.
When
The offences are alleged to have been carried out on 27 October 2025.
Cause
It is alleged Allen failed to stop at a garda checkpoint and drove at a garda at speed.
Other details
It is alleged Allen drove with cocaine and cannabis in his system.
Charges
Allen is charged with assault causing harm to a garda.
Weapon
Allen is charged with possession of a knife.
In court
  • Allen appeared before Midleton District Court to enter a plea or request a book of evidence.
  • Allen asked Judge Colm Roberts for an adjournment, which the judge granted.
  • The case was adjourned until 17 September because solicitors are withdrawing services in protest over a new criminal legal aid payment system.
  • Allen was remanded on bail pending his next court appearance.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences were allegedly carried out in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences were allegedly carried out on 27 October 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeAllen faces nine charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeCharges include assaulting two gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeAllen is also charged with dangerous driving, driving intoxicated, unlawful possession of ketamine and possession of a knife. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged Allen failed to stop at a garda checkpoint and drove at a garda at speed. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged Allen drove with cocaine and cannabis in his system. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeAllen is charged with assault causing harm to a garda. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtAllen appeared before Midleton District Court to enter a plea or request a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtAllen asked Judge Colm Roberts for an adjournment, which the judge granted. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 17 September because solicitors are withdrawing services in protest over a new criminal legal aid payment system. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtAllen was remanded on bail pending his next court appearance. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Joshua Allen faces charges of assaulting two gardaí

    Court appearance at Midleton District Court; nine charges listed; case adjourned to 17 September because solicitors are withdrawing services over a new criminal legal aid payment system; accused remanded on bail.

    accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen