Man charged with assaulting first-day garda during drug search in Dublin
A 27-year-old man from Farran, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, was charged with assaulting a garda on his first day on the job during a drug search on Foley Street, Dublin 1, on 4 September 2025. He allegedly punched the officer in the right eye and kicked him, and was found to have €112 of zopiclone and €510 of alprazolam tablets. He appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on 5 September, where bail was set at €3,000 independent surety with conditions to stay out of Dublin, sign on daily, and remain contactable by phone. The case was adjourned to Cloverhill District Court on 12 September for DPP directions, and the accused has yet to indicate a plea.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 27-year-old man from Farran, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, allegedly punched a garda in the right eye and kicked the officer during a drug search.
- He was found to have €112 of zopiclone and €510 of alprazolam tablets, and a strong smell of cannabis was present at the scene.
- Where
- The incident took place on Foley Street, Dublin 1.
- When
- The incident occurred on 4 September 2025.
- Cause
- Garda Billy Redmond believed he saw the accused engaged in a drug transaction and approached him.
- Investigation
- Several gardaí were needed to restrain the accused, and he was aggressive while being transported to Store Street Garda station.
- Charges
- He was charged with assault causing harm, obstructing a search, and possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply.
- In court
- He appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on 5 September 2025 and has yet to indicate a plea.
- The case was adjourned to Cloverhill District Court on 12 September 2025 for DPP directions.
- Sentence
- Bail was set at €3,000 independent surety with conditions to stay out of Dublin, sign on daily, and remain contactable by phone.
- Other details
- The attacked garda was on his first day on the job and was left unfit for duty.
- The accused has no history of assault offences.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA strong smell of cannabis was present at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was found to have €112 of zopiclone and €510 of alprazolam tablets (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe punched a garda in the right eye and kicked the officer (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSeveral gardaí were needed to restrain him (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was aggressive while being transported to Store Street Garda station (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe attacked garda was unfit for duty and it was his first day on the job (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place on Foley Street in Dublin 1, an area well known for drug dealing (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Billy Redmond believed he saw the accused engaged in a drug transaction and approached him (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with assault causing harm, obstructing a search, and possessing street tablets for sale or supply (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Cloverhill District Court on 12 September for DPP directions (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Michele Finan presided at Dublin District Court (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceBail was set at €3,000 independent surety with conditions to stay out of Dublin, sign on daily, and remain contactable by phone (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe has no history of assault offences (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe has yet to indicate a plea (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Sep2025Drug search man charged with assaulting first-day garda in Dublin
First court appearance; bail set at €3,000 independent surety with conditions; case adjourned to Cloverhill District Court for DPP directions.
suspect, Fabian Skey, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Fabian Skeyvictim, male