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Case No. 15591Making a false report to gardaí · Co. Donegal · 17 Mar 2024

Man admits making false report to gardaí in Bundoran

On 17 March 2024 at Main Street, Bundoran, Brian Lowe, a 51-year-old man, knowingly made a false report to gardaí that a crime had been committed. He was arrested by arrangement ahead of Ballyshannon District Court on Friday 1 November 2024 and admitted the offence contrary to Section 12(a) of the Criminal Law Act 1976. The DPP directed summary disposal, and Judge Sandra Murphy adjourned the matter to decide on jurisdiction. The latest development is that Lowe was remanded on €250 bail to appear again at Ballyshannon District Court on 7 February.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Brian Lowe admitted knowingly making a false report that a crime had been committed.
Where
The false report was made at Main Street, Bundoran.
When
The false report was made on 17 March 2024.
Other details
  • Lowe is 51 years old and his address is given as Omagh, Tyrone.
  • Lowe said he was very remorseful and that drunk stupidity caused his actions.
Investigation
  • Lowe was arrested by arrangement ahead of Ballyshannon District Court on Friday 1 November 2024.
  • Lowe was charged and cautioned following his arrest.
Charges
The offence is contrary to Section 12(a) of the Criminal Law Act 1976.
In court
  • The DPP directed summary disposal, meaning the case could be heard in the district court, subject to the judge accepting jurisdiction.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy adjourned the matter to decide on jurisdiction.
  • Lowe was remanded on €250 bail to appear again at Ballyshannon District Court on 7 February.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLowe admitted he knowingly made a false report that a crime had been committed. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe false report was made at Main Street, Bundoran. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe false report was made on 17 March 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationLowe was arrested by arrangement ahead of Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, November 1. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to Section 12(a) of the Criminal Law Act 1976. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed summary disposal, meaning the case could be heard in the district court, subject to the judge accepting jurisdiction. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy adjourned the matter to decide on jurisdiction. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceLowe was remanded on bail of €250 to appear again at Ballyshannon District Court on 7 February. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLowe said he was very remorseful and that drunk stupidity caused his actions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Nov2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Defendant ‘very remorseful’ for making a false report to gardaí

    First report of this case. It gives the court appearance, the DPP's direction on summary disposal, the adjournment on jurisdiction, the bail terms and the defendant's remarks.

    accused, Brian Lowe, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Lowe