Ireland Lanesboro man given community service for knife possession and assault
On November 21, 2021, Artur Rydzak, a 43-year-old man, was charged with one count of assault on Ryan Garland and possession of a knife on Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford. He pleaded guilty to assault and possession of a weapon at Longford Circuit Court, and a medical report confirming his suitability for community service was handed to the court. Judge Kenneth Connolly imposed 200 hours of community service in lieu of nine months in custody, to be completed within 18 months. Reports of the sentence were published on June 16 and 17, 2023, which is the latest development in the case.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced14 Jun
2 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Artur Rydzak, a 43-year-old man, was charged with assault and possession of a knife.
- Ryan Garland was the victim of the assault charge.
- Where
- The offences occurred on Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford.
- When
- The offences occurred on November 21, 2021.
- Weapon
- One report describes the item as a knife, and another describes it as a weapon.
- Charges
- The charges were one count of assault on Ryan Garland and possession of a knife, both on the same date.
- In court
- Artur Rydzak pleaded guilty to assault and possession of a weapon at Longford Circuit Court.
- A medical report confirming his suitability for community service was handed to the court.
- Sentence
- Judge Kenneth Connolly imposed 200 hours of community service in lieu of nine months in custody.
- The community service must be completed within 18 months.
- Other details
- The judge cited mitigation including that the defendant was confronted, co-operated with gardaí, pleaded guilty early and expressed remorse.
- The sentencing was reported on June 16 and June 17, 2023.
19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatArtur Rydzak pleaded guilty to assault and possession of a weapon. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatRyan Garland was the victim of the assault charge. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe knife possession occurred on Main Street, Lanesboro. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe knife possession charge relates to Main Street, Lanesboro. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences occurred on November 21, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeArtur Rydzak was charged with possession of a knife and one count of assault. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeA separate count of assault was on Ryan Garland on the same date. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was concluded at a recent sitting of Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA medical report confirming Mr Rydzak's suitability for community service was handed to the court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe pleaded guilty to assault and possession of a weapon. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe charges concluded at a recent sitting of Longford Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA medical report confirming his suitability for community service was handed to the court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Kenneth Connolly imposed 200 hours of community service. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe community service was in lieu of nine months in custody. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe community service must be completed within 18 months. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was given 200 hours of community service in lieu of nine months in custody. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe community service is to be completed within 18 months. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge cited mitigation including the defendant being confronted, his co-operation with gardaí, his early guilty plea and remorse expressed in the probation report. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge cited mitigation including the defendant being confronted, his co-operation with gardaí, his early guilty plea and remorse. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Jun2023Man in the Midlands who pleaded guilty to assault and knife possession given community service
Reports the sentencing at Longford Circuit Court: 200 hours of community service in lieu of nine months in custody, to be completed within 18 months. Judge Kenneth Connolly cited mitigation including the defendant being confronted, his co-operation with gardaí, his early guilty plea and remorse.
convicted, Artur Rydzak, 43, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Artur Rydzakvictim, Ryan Garland, irish (judged from name)Ryan Garland - 14 Jun2023Longford man who pleaded guilty to assault and knife possession given community service
Reports the sentencing at Longford Circuit Court: 200 hours of community service in lieu of nine months in custody, to be completed within 18 months, with mitigation factors and a medical report on suitability cited.
convicted, Artur Rydzak, 43, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Artur Rydzakvictim, Ryan Garland, irish (judged from name)Ryan Garland