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Case No. 23367Public order (threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour) · Co. Limerick · 4 Dec 2022

Limerick man found asleep on windowsill pleads guilty to public order charges

Thomas Sexton, 27, of Newcastle West, pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour after being found asleep on a windowsill of a house on 4 December 2022 and becoming verbally abusive when gardai woke him. Judge Carol Anne Coolican struck the matter out after he paid €150 to the court poor box.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced3 Jan
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThomas Sexton, aged 27, of Dunquin, Knockane, Newcastle West, pleaded guilty to public order charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe language he used towards gardai was described as salient. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe told the judge he was in between his day shift and night shift. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe said he was upset because the house was 500 yards from his home and they took him half way across County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí received a report of a male asleep on the windowsill of a house on 4 December 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested for his own safety. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtHe represented himself in court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Newcastle West Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Carol Anne Coolican struck the matter out after he paid €150 to the court poor box. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe has one previous conviction for careless driving. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jan2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Court date for Limerick man found 'asleep' on windowsill

    Reports the court outcome: the defendant pleaded guilty, paid €150 to the court poor box, and Judge Carol Anne Coolican struck the matter out.

    suspect, Thomas Sexton, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Sexton