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Ireland Crime

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

Man assaulted female garda in Portlaoise

Buphinder Singh, 43, of Mountmellick, admitted assaulting a female garda on Main Street in Portlaoise on 8 September 2021. Judge Cody at Portlaoise District Court adjourned the case to 20 July 2023, ordering €3,000 to be brought to court or facing a custodial sentence.

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

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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