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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11505Public intoxication, threatening and abusive behaviour, and resisting arrest · Co. Laois · 24 Dec 2025

Man admits intoxication and resisting arrest in Portlaoise; garda's finger fractured

Kevin Conroy (21) of Portlaoise admitted being intoxicated, threatening and abusive behaviour and resisting arrest at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 24 December 2025. An arresting garda suffered a fractured finger, and the case was adjourned for a probation report and restorative justice.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn arresting garda suffered a fractured finger during the arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Market Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 24 December 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe man was intoxicated during the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man admitted being intoxicated, engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour and resisting arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation report and restorative justice, referred the man to the Athy Alternative Project, and adjourned the case to 16 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had not been charged with assault despite the garda's injury. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe €1,000 compensation was handed over to Sgt O'Sullivan. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Garda’s finger fractured during arrest in Portlaoise on Christmas eve

    Court report from Portlaoise District Court. Adds the guilty admission, the garda's fractured finger, the probation report and restorative justice order, the referral to the Athy Alternative Project, the adjournment to 16 June, and the €1,000 compensation handed to Sgt O'Sullivan.

    accused, Kevin Conroy, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Conroyvictim