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Case No. 13336Public intoxication · Co. Dublin · 14 Feb 2025

Man found intoxicated in middle of road on Abbey Street, Dublin, appears in court

On 14 February 2025, Valentine's Day, Gardaí on the beat encountered Anthony Cotter, a man, who was found heavily intoxicated standing in the middle of the road on Abbey Street, Dublin. The case is recorded under the offence of public intoxication. No charge or sentence has been reported in the sources. The latest development is that Anthony Cotter appeared before Dublin District Court, as reported on 27 June 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Anthony Cotter, a man, was found heavily intoxicated standing in the middle of the road.
Where
The incident took place on Abbey Street, Dublin, a location with two Luas lines and one line for traffic.
When
The incident happened on 14 February 2025, Valentine's Day.
Investigation
Gardaí on the beat encountered Anthony Cotter.
Charges
The case is recorded under the offence of public intoxication.
In court
Anthony Cotter appeared before Dublin District Court, as reported on 27 June 2025.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported in the sources.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnthony Cotter was found heavily intoxicated standing in the middle of the road. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Abbey Street, Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe location has two Luas lines and one line for traffic. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened last Valentine's Day. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí on the beat encountered Anthony Cotter. (gript.ie)
  • courtAnthony Cotter appeared before Dublin District Court. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jun2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Man became enraged after Gardaí interrupted call - Gript

    Reports the court appearance of Anthony Cotter, who was found intoxicated standing in the road on Abbey Street; no existing case matches.

    accused, Anthony Cotter, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Cotter