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Case No. 21775Assault on a garda; abusive behaviour · Co. Laois · 8 Sep 2021

Man admits assault on garda in Portlaoise

On 8 September 2021 at 2.15pm, Buphinder Singh, a 43-year-old man, was stopped while driving on Main Street in Portlaoise and got out of his vehicle, pushing and aggressively shoving a female garda against a wall. He admitted at Portlaoise District Court in March 2023 to assaulting the garda and being abusive. The case was adjourned to 20 July 2023 with a €3,000 payment condition. He has no previous convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The defendant admitted assaulting a female garda and being abusive.
Where
Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
8 September 2021 at 2.15pm.
Cause
The man was stopped while driving and took exception to being stopped.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the man as pushing and aggressively shoving the garda against a wall.
Charges
Assault on a garda and abusive behaviour.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court in March 2023 and adjourned to 20 July 2023.
Other details
  • The defendant has no previous convictions.
  • The defendant has a degree in commerce and is married to a teacher in Ireland.
  • A €3,000 payment condition was set for the adjournment.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant admitted assaulting a garda and being abusive on Main Street in Portlaoise on 8 September 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 2.15pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 20 July. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has a degree in commerce and is married to a teacher in Ireland. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant brought €400 to court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Mar2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man assaulted female garda in Portlaoise

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court where the defendant admitted the assault; case adjourned to 20 July 2023 with a €3,000 payment condition.

    suspect, Buphinder Singh, 43, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Buphinder Singhvictim, female