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Case No. 17968Public order offence · Co. Longford · 15 May 2023

Longford man fined €350 for public order offence

On 15 May 2023 Gardaí were called to a large group of young men at a filling station on Connaught Road, Longford, and Paul Adetunji (23), a man, was arrested. He was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and failing to comply with Garda directions, including verbally abusing Garda Michael Fox and not leaving the area when told to on at least two occasions. The Longford District Court, with Judge Bernadette Owens presiding, imposed a €350 fine, reported in March 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
Paul Adetunji (23) was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and failing to comply with Garda directions.
Where
The incident took place on Connaught Road, Longford, and the court heard it involved a local filling station.
When
  • The incident took place on 15 May 2023.
  • The sentencing is dated 8 March 2024 on the tracker, while the article gives 11 March 2024 as its publication date.
Cause
Gardaí were called to a large group of young men at the filling station.
Investigation
Mr Adetunji was arrested at the scene.
Other details
  • Mr Adetunji was told to leave the area on at least two occasions and did not do so.
  • Mr Adetunji verbally abused Garda Michael Fox.
  • A Garda sergeant confirmed that Mr Adetunji has not come to Garda attention since the incident.
In court
The defence solicitor said Mr Adetunji was working to get his life in order and was undertaking an online business course.
Sentence
Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a fine of €350 at Longford District Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Connaught Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on May 15, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí were called to a large group of young men at a local filling station, which led to Mr Adetunji's arrest. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMr Adetunji was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and failing to comply with Garda directions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence solicitor said Mr Adetunji was working to get his life in order and was undertaking an online business course. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens imposed a fine of €350. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMr Adetunji was told to leave the area on at least two occasions but did not do so. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMr Adetunji verbally abused Garda Michael Fox. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA Garda sergeant confirmed that Mr Adetunji has not come to Garda attention since the incident. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man fined for being abusive to gardaí

    Reports the Longford District Court outcome: a €350 fine imposed by Judge Bernadette Owens, with the defence's account of Mr Adetunji's circumstances and a garda statement that he has not come to Garda attention since.

    convicted, Paul Adetunji, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Paul Adetunjivictim, Michael Fox, irish (judged from name)Michael Fox