Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7958Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick

Limerick garda suspended after assault causing harm allegation

A Limerick-based garda, a man whose name cannot be published, is accused of assault causing harm against an alleged victim he is known to; the victim's age and sex are not given. He was arrested, charged and cautioned at 9:45am on September 18, made no reply to the caution and was handed a true copy of the charge. He appeared before Judge Patricia Harney on a bail application, with no objection to bail, and was released on his own €100 bond with conditions including no contact with the alleged injured party. The latest development, reported on 23 September 2026, is that he has been suspended from duty, the DPP has directed summary disposal, and he will next appear before Limerick District Court in January 2027.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A Limerick-based garda is accused of assault causing harm and has been suspended from duty.
Where
The case is dealt with at Limerick District Court.
When
  • The garda was arrested, charged and cautioned at 9:45am on September 18.
  • The incident date is not given in the sources.
Charges
The garda made no reply to the caution and was handed a true copy of the charge.
In court
  • The garda appeared before Judge Patricia Harney to make a bail application.
  • There was no objection to bail, and bail conditions were discussed with the accused's solicitor.
  • The garda must be of good behaviour, reside at a court-approved address and have no contact with the alleged injured party.
  • The DPP has directed summary disposal, so the case will be dealt with at district court level.
Other details
  • The garda was released on his own bond of €100.
  • The alleged victim is known to the garda, but no evidence was heard at the procedural hearing.
  • The garda will next appear before Limerick District Court in January 2027.
  • Limerick Live reported the suspension and court details on 23 September 2026.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Limerick-based garda is accused of assault causing harm and has been suspended from duty. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe accused was arrested, charged and cautioned at 9:45am on September 18. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused made no reply to the caution and was handed a true copy of the charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda appeared before Judge Patricia Harney to make a bail application. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail, but bail conditions were discussed with the accused's solicitor. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the garda to be of good behaviour and to reside at a court-approved address. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda must not have any contact with the alleged injured party. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed summary disposal, so the case will be dealt with at district court level. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe garda was released on his own bond of €100. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is known to the garda, but no evidence was heard at the procedural hearing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe garda will next appear before Limerick District Court in January 2027. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    LATEST: Limerick-based garda suspended from duty following assault allegation

    Reports the garda's bail appearance at Limerick District Court, his suspension, the DPP's direction for summary disposal, and his next court date in January 2027. The incident date is not given.

    accused, male