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Case No. 18102Public disorder · Co. Kildare · 3 Aug 2023

Man fined €500 for public disorder at Centra store in Newbridge

Luke Gavin, a 34-year-old man, was convicted of public disorder after being intoxicated and acting in a threatening manner towards staff and being abusive towards gardaí at a Centra store in the Curragh Grange region of Newbridge, County Kildare, on 3 August 2023. He was convicted by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court. The judge fined him €500, to be paid within three months. Gavin has six previous convictions, three of which are for public disorder offences.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gavin was intoxicated and acting in a threatening manner towards members of staff at the store.
  • Gavin was also abusive towards gardaí.
Where
The offence took place at a Centra store in the Curragh Grange region of Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on 3 August 2023.
In court
Luke Gavin was convicted by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court for a public disorder offence.
Sentence
Judge Zaidan fined Gavin €500, to be paid within three months.
Other details
Gavin has six previous convictions, three of which are for public disorder offences.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGavin was intoxicated at the time of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGavin was acting in a threatening manner towards members of staff. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGavin was also abusive towards gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offence took place at a Centra store in the Curragh Grange region of Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 3 August 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtLuke Gavin was convicted by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court for a public disorder offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Zaidan fined Gavin €500. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceGavin was ordered to pay the fine within three months. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGavin has six previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThree of Gavin's previous convictions are for public disorder offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Feb2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Fined for abusive behaviour towards workers and gardaí at convenience shop in County Kildare

    Reports the conviction and €500 fine imposed by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court for a public disorder offence at a Centra store in Newbridge.

    convicted, Luke Gavin, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Luke Gavin