Ireland Man fell through Longford garda station door while drunk, fined €100
Grigorijus Sibika, 53, of Longford, fell through the front door of the public office at Longford garda station on 7 September 2023, shortly after 9:30pm, while attempting to sign on as part of his bail conditions. He was charged with being intoxicated in public contrary to section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994. His solicitor said he had a small drink which reacted with medication and had not intentionally set out to cause a disturbance. He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court, and Judge Bernadette Owens fined him €100 with four months to pay, as reported on 12 October 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced4 Oct
2 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Other details
- The man named in reports is Grigorijus Sibika, aged 53, of Longford.
- His solicitor said he had not intentionally set out to cause a disturbance and was on official business at the time.
- Court reports of the outcome were published by the Longford Leader on 4 October 2023 and the Offaly Express on 12 October 2023.
- What happened
- Sibika was attempting to sign on as part of his bail conditions when the incident happened.
- Where
- He fell through the front door of the public office at Longford garda station.
- When
- The incident took place on 7 September 2023 shortly after 9:30pm.
- Cause
- His solicitor said he had a small drink which reacted with medication.
- Charges
- He was charged with being intoxicated in public contrary to section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994.
- In court
- The case came before Longford District Court.
- He pleaded guilty to the offence.
- Sentence
- Judge Bernadette Owens fined him €100, with four months to pay.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man was attempting to sign on as part of his bail conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe man fell through the front door of the public office at Longford garda station. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe man fell through the front door of the public office in Longford garda station. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on 7 September shortly after 9:30pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on 7 September 2023 shortly after 9:30pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeHis solicitor said he had a small drink and it reacted with medication. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeHis solicitor said he had a small drink which reacted with medication. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated in public under section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated in public contrary to section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case came before Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe pleaded guilty to the offence. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case came before the district court sitting the previous week. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens fined him €100, with four months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens fined him €100, giving him four months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe was attempting to sign on as part of his bail conditions when this happened. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he had not intentionally set out to cause a disturbance at the garda station. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he was on official business at the time and had not intended to cause a disturbance. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Oct2023Court told that man in Midlands was so drunk he fell through garda station door
Reports the court outcome: guilty plea, €100 fine and four months to pay. Describes the man falling through the garda station door while attempting to sign on as part of his bail conditions, and his solicitor's account that a small drink reacted with medication.
convicted, Grigorijus Sibika, 53, male, namedGrigorijus Sibika - 4 Oct2023Man was so drunk he fell though Longford garda station door, court is told
Court report of the sentencing: Sibika pleaded guilty, his solicitor said he had a small drink that reacted with medication and was on official business, and he was fined €100 with four months to pay.
convicted, Grigorijus Sibika, 53, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Grigorijus Sibika