Ireland Longford woman receives Probation Act benefit for assaulting three Gardaí in 2022
On 14 August 2022 at 11.30pm in Longford, Natalia Grochowska (28), of Kenagh, Longford, was intoxicated and resisted arrest after a domestic dispute, and assaulted three Gardaí, including Garda Morag Patterson and Garda O'Leary. She pleaded guilty, and the matter was adjourned so she could pay €5,000 compensation to the injured parties. At Longford Circuit Court she received the benefit of the Probation Act with an undertaking to abstain from alcohol, as reported by the Longford Leader on 5 January 2025 (the tracker dates the article 3 January 2025).
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced3 Jan
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Natalia Grochowska pleaded guilty to assaulting three Gardaí while intoxicated and resisting arrest.
- Garda Morag Patterson fell down the stairs and hit her head and back after the accused kicked her.
- The accused bit Garda O'Leary on the hand when he tried to arrest her.
- Where
- The accused was taken to Longford Garda Station, where she continued to resist arrest and slapped and kicked a garda.
- When
- The offence occurred on 14 August 2022 at 11.30pm.
- Cause
- The incident followed a domestic dispute after the accused's mother refused to give her a lift into Ballymahon.
- In court
- The matter was adjourned at the last circuit court sitting so the accused could save €5,000 compensation for the injured parties.
- The Longford Leader's report is dated 3 January 2025 on the tracker but states it was published 5 January 2025.
- Sentence
- The accused received the benefit of the Probation Act at Longford Circuit Court after the €5,000 compensation was paid.
- The judge asked the accused to give an undertaking to abstain from alcohol.
- Other details
- A probation assessment found the accused was a low risk for re-offending.
- The court heard that the accused has a great future ahead of her, according to the defence account of her background.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused pleaded guilty to assaulting three Gardaí while intoxicated and resisting arrest. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe accused kicked Garda Patterson, who fell down the stairs and hit her head and back. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe accused bit Garda O'Leary on the hand when he tried to arrest her. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe accused was taken to Longford Garda Station, where she continued to resist arrest and slapped and kicked a garda. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence occurred on 14 August 2022 at 11.30pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeThe incident followed a domestic dispute after the accused's mother refused to give her a lift into Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned so the accused could save €5,000 compensation for the injured parties. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe accused received the benefit of the Probation Act at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge asked the accused to give an undertaking to abstain from alcohol. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherA probation assessment found the accused was a low risk for re-offending. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jan2025Longford woman who handed over €5,000 in compensation receives benefit of Probation Act for assaulting three Gardaí
Reports the Longford Circuit Court outcome: Probation Act applied after €5,000 compensation was paid, with an undertaking to abstain from alcohol. Also gives the Garda response, the injuries and the defence account of the accused's background.
accused, Natalia Grochowska, 28, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Natalia Grochowska