Ireland Man brings petrol bombs to Fermoy takeaway over food order, court hears
On August 6th, 2023, Sebastian Switaj (42) of Rathowen, Fermoy, Co. Cork, who is originally from Poland, went to the Amigos takeaway in Fermoy with two improvised petrol bombs after he was unhappy with his food order. He placed the two glass containers on the counter during a dispute with staff, who threw them outside. Fermoy District Court heard on April 20th, 2024 that he faces a charge of intimidation and has five previous convictions. The judge adjourned the case to June 28th for a probation report and warned that he would be sent to prison if he came to the attention of gardaí in the meantime.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man arrived at the takeaway with improvised petrol bombs after he was unhappy with his food order.
- He placed the two glass containers on the takeaway counter.
- Where
- The incident took place at the Amigos takeaway in Fermoy, Co. Cork.
- When
- The food delivery was ordered on August 6th, 2023.
- Cause
- He became involved in a dispute with staff from Amigos after his order arrived.
- Weapon
- The two glass containers had lids with holes cut into them, stuffed with cloth soaked in petrol.
- Other details
- Staff threw the glass containers outside during the argument.
- The defence said he had heart problems and was on medication at the time of the incident.
- The judge said he was clearly trying to frighten and intimidate people in the takeaway.
- Charges
- He faces a charge of intimidation.
- In court
- Sergeant Majella O'Sullivan prosecuted the case at Fermoy District Court.
- He has five previous convictions, including for assault and obstruction.
- Five months before the incident he received a suspended sentence for assault.
- Sentence
- No sentence was imposed; the case was adjourned to June 28th for a probation report, and the judge warned he would be sent to prison if he came to the attention of gardaí in the meantime.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man turned up at a takeaway with improvised petrol bombs after being unhappy with his food order. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe placed the two containers on the takeaway counter. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place at the Amigos takeaway in Fermoy. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe food delivery was ordered on August 6th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- causeHe became involved in a dispute with staff from Amigos after his order arrived. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponHe brought two glass containers with lids that had holes cut into them, stuffed with petrol-soaked cloth. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSergeant Majella O'Sullivan prosecuted the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe had five previous convictions, including for assault and obstruction. (irishtimes.com)
- courtFive months before the incident he had received a suspended sentence for assault. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case to June 28th for a probation report. (irishtimes.com)
- otherStaff threw the glass containers outside during the argument. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe defence said he had heart problems and was on medication at the time. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge said the defendant was clearly trying to frighten and intimidate people in the takeaway. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge warned that he would be sent to prison if he came to the attention of gardaí in the meantime. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Apr2024Man unhappy with takeaway food turned up at the premises with improvised petrol bombs, court hears
Court report on the case: details of the petrol bombs, the dispute with staff, the defendant's previous convictions and the adjournment to June 28th for a probation report.
accused, Sebastian Switaj, 42, male, namedSebastian Switaj