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Case No. 18182Public order offences · Co. Tipperary · 25 Jun 2023

Man fined for abusive behaviour towards gardaí in Nenagh

William Spain of Nenagh, County Tipperary, was abusive towards gardaí on 25 June 2023 at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, while they were dealing with a group involved in a disturbance. He pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, and the case was heard at Nenagh District Court. Judge Elizabeth MacGrath fined him €200 and set a €250 recognizance in his own bond, as reported in February 2024. The latest development is that this sentence was imposed.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Feb
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man became abusive towards gardaí who were attending a disturbance.
Where
The incident happened at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary.
When
The incident happened on 25 June 2023.
Cause
Gardaí were dealing with a group of people involved in a disturbance when Mr Spain became abusive towards them.
Investigation
He was told to stop, continued, and entered the personal space of a garda.
Charges
William Spain pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.
In court
The case was heard at Nenagh District Court before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath.
Sentence
He was fined €200 and set recognizance in his own bond of €250.
Other details
His solicitor, Mariea Flanagan, said a girl had been at the scene and he stepped out in her defence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man became abusive to gardaí while they were attending a disturbance. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe behaviour happened at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe behaviour happened on 25 June 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were dealing with a group of people involved in a disturbance when Mr Spain became abusive towards them. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeWilliam Spain pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Nenagh District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €200 and set recognizance in his own bond of €250. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherHe was told to stop but continued and entered the personal space of a garda. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said there had been a girl at the scene and he stepped out in her defence. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2024
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary man who 'stepped into garda's personal space' while attending disturbance fined

    Reports the court outcome: a €200 fine and a €250 bond. It also gives the solicitor's account that a girl was at the scene and Mr Spain stepped out in her defence.

    convicted, William Spain, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Spain