Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 9233Assault with intent to cause bodily harm and obstruction of a peace officer · Co. Limerick

Man charged with assault and obstruction appears in Limerick District Court

{"tldr": "Damien Quinn, 43, of Glen Court, Emly, Limerick, has been charged with assault with intent to cause bodily harm or commit an indictable offence at Sarsfield House, Francis Street, Limerick, on 11 April 2024. He is further charged with obstruction of a peace officer at Church Road, Ballylanders, Limerick, on 12 August 2024. He appeared before a judge at Limerick City District Court, reported on 4 June 2026, where he said he would represent himself and was in custody. The Book of Evidence is due to be served in July, and he cursed the judge as he left the courtroom. No sentence has been reported." "facts": [ {"kind": "what", "text": "Damien Quinn, 43, of Glen Court, Emly, Limerick, is charged with assault with intent to cause bodily harm or commit an indictable offence."}, {"kind": "where", "text": "The assault charge relates to Sarsfield House, Francis Street, Limerick."}, {"kind": "when", "text": "The assault charge is dated 11 April 2024."}, {"kind": "charge", "text": "Quinn is further charged with obstruction of a peace officer at Church Road, Ballylanders, Limerick, on 12 August 2024."}, {"kind": "court", "text": "Quinn appeared before a judge at Limerick City District Court, as reported on 4 June 2026."}, {"kind": "court", "text": "When asked who was representing him, Quinn said he would represent himself."}, {"kind": "other", "text": "Quinn was in custody during the court proceedings.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault charge relates to Sarsfield House, Francis Street, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault charge is dated 11 April 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeQuinn is charged with assault with intent to cause bodily harm or commit an indictable offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeQuinn is further charged with obstruction of a peace officer at Church Road, Ballylanders, Limerick, on 12 August 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before a judge at Limerick City District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe Book of Evidence is due to be served in July. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe was in custody during the court proceedings. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe said he would represent himself. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe said he is being refused treatment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe prosecuting sergeant said all discs have been furnished to the accused. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe cursed the judge as he left the courtroom. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'I'll do it myself' - Limerick man curses at judge in court six

    Court appearance of a man charged with two 2024 offences in Limerick. He said he would represent himself, was in custody, and cursed the judge as he left the courtroom. The article does not describe the incidents themselves. No existing case matches.

    accused, Damien Quinn, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien Quinn