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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23569Public order (threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Longford

Longford man avoids conviction for abusing security guard at AIB bank

Adrian Kelly, 64, of Elfeet, Newtowncashel, Longford, was charged with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour after verbally abusing a security guard at AIB bank on Main Street, Longford. Judge Bernadette Owens directed that he could avoid a conviction by paying €150 to the court poor box.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Dec
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKelly was told he would not be allowed access to the bank because he did not have a mask on. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatKelly returned later with a mask on and attempted to bypass the queue. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at AIB bank on Main Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 3:20pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeAdrian Kelly, 64, of Elfeet, Newtowncashel, Longford, was charged with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge directed that if the defendant paid €150 to the court poor box he could avoid a conviction. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe security guard was operating a queue system to comply with Covid regulations. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has 36 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Brid Mimnagh said her client apologised for his behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMimnagh said Kelly was baling silage and was in a rush to get to the local co-op to buy bale wrap before it was closed as the rain was coming. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Dec2022
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man who verbally abused security guard likely to escape criminal conviction if €150 to court poor box is paid

    Court hearing where the judge offered the defendant the option to avoid a criminal conviction by paying €150 to the court poor box.

    accused, Adrian Kelly, 64, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Kellyvictim