Ireland Man given suspended sentence for threatening to throw glass at Letterkenny gardaí
On 9 August 2024, Philip Dodoo, a 24-year-old man, allegedly lifted a glass and threatened to throw it at gardaí outside a venue on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, County Donegal. He was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990, along with other public order offences. Further charges related to an alleged public intoxication offence on 13 August 2024 and alleged theft of clothing from JD Sports in Letterkenny on 18 December 2024. Dodoo pleaded guilty and appeared in handcuffs before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court, which imposed a six-month prison sentence suspended on probation conditions, with the other charges taken into consideration; this was reported on 5 April 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced4 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dodoo lifted a glass and threatened to throw it at gardaí.
- Where
- The incident happened outside a venue on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny; one report places it on Letterkenny Main Street.
- When
- The incident occurred on 9 August 2024.
- Weapon
- The article in question was a beverage glass.
- Charges
- Dodoo was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury in a manner likely to intimidate, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990.
- He was also charged with failing to comply with Garda directions, threatening or abusive behaviour in a public place, and being intoxicated in a public place.
- He also faced a charge of being intoxicated in a public place on 13 August 2024.
- He was also before the court over alleged theft of clothing from JD Sports in Letterkenny on 18 December 2024.
- In court
- Dodoo pleaded guilty, as stated by his solicitor.
- He appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court in handcuffs, brought by prison officers.
- Sentence
- Judge Liddy imposed a six-month prison sentence, suspended on conditions set out in a probation report.
- The other charges were marked as taken into consideration.
- Other details
- Dodoo has 21 previous convictions and is serving a prison sentence for other matters.
- The sentencing was reported on 5 April 2025.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDodoo lifted a glass and threatened to throw it at gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe incident happened outside a venue on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeDodoo was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury in a manner likely to intimidate, namely a beverage glass, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeDodoo was also charged with failing to comply with Garda directions, threatening or abusive behaviour in a public place, and being intoxicated in a public place. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeDodoo was also before the court for stealing clothing from JD Sports in Letterkenny on December 18, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeDodoo also faced a charge of being intoxicated in a public place on August 13, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- courtDodoo pleaded guilty, as stated by his solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
- courtDodoo appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court in handcuffs, brought by prison officers. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceJudge Liddy sentenced Dodoo to six months in prison, suspended on conditions set out in a probation report. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceThe other charges were marked as taken into consideration. (donegallive.ie)
- otherDodoo has 21 previous convictions and is serving a prison sentence for other matters. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Apr2025Suspended sentence for man who threatened to throw glass at Letterkenny gardai
Reports the sentencing at Letterkenny District Court, the charges Dodoo pleaded to, and the suspended sentence imposed by Judge Ciaran Liddy.
convicted, Philip Dodoo, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Philip Dodoo