Ireland Man charged with assaulting Garda in Stranorlar
On February 2, 2022, gardaí responding to a call at Tircallan, Stranorlar, County Donegal, told 47-year-old Edward McGahern to stop his behaviour and arrested him under the Public Order Act. Gardaí used pepper spray when he allegedly resisted, and he is alleged to have kicked out at Garda Jamie McGrory during handcuffing, causing muscle pain that the Garda has since recovered from. On 9 May 2023, McGahern was charged with assaulting Garda McGrory and appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where Judge Éiteáin Cunningham accepted jurisdiction. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned until July 10.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged9 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The accused allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed the Garda's stab vest, pinning him to the ground for several minutes.
- The accused is alleged to have kicked out while being handcuffed, connecting with the Garda's chest and hip.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place at Tircallan, Stranorlar, County Donegal.
- When
- The alleged incident took place on February 2, 2022.
- Investigation
- Gardaí responded to a call and gave the accused an instruction to stop his behaviour.
- Weapon
- Gardaí deployed pepper spray when the accused resisted arrest.
- Other details
- The accused was informed that he was being arrested under the Public Order Act.
- The Garda suffered muscle pain to his hip, shoulder and back and has since recovered.
- Charges
- Edward McGahern, a 47-year-old man, was charged with assaulting Garda Jamie McGrory at Tircallan, Stranorlar.
- In court
- The case was before Letterkenny District Court, where Judge Éiteáin Cunningham accepted jurisdiction.
- The matter was adjourned until July 10.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí deployed pepper spray when the accused resisted arrest. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe accused grabbed the Garda's stab vest and pinned him to the ground for several minutes. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe accused allegedly kicked out when being handcuffed, connecting with the chest and hip of the Garda. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged incident took place at Tircallan, Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged incident took place on February 2, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí responded to a call and told the accused to stop his behaviour. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeA man has been charged with assaulting a Garda in Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe accused faces a charge of assaulting Garda Jamie McGrory at Tircallan, Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case is before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the matter until July 10. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe accused was informed he was being arrested under the Public Order Act. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe Garda suffered muscle pain to his hip, shoulder and back and has since recovered. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 May2023Man charged with assault of Donegal Garda
First report of this case in the provided case list. Adds the charge, the court appearance, the adjournment date, and details of the arrest and alleged assault.
accused, Edward McGahern, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward McGahernvictim, Jamie McGrory, irish (judged from name)Jamie McGrory