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Case No. 17097Public order offence (threatening or abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 6 Mar 2021

Man given suspended sentence over abusive behaviour towards gardaí in Portlaoise

On 6 March 2021, gardaí were called to Hillview Drive in Portlaoise, Co Laois, after reports of people fighting at about 2.30am. Hughie Nevin, a 25-year-old man of Portlaoise, became irate when gardaí arrived and made abusive remarks to a detective, including saying he hoped the detective would die in a car crash. Nevin admitted acting in a threatening and abusive manner, a public order offence, and appeared before Portlaoise District Court. Judge Andrew Cody imposed a two-month prison sentence suspended for three years, as reported on 29 May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 May
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Hughie Nevin, 25, admitted acting in a threatening and abusive manner at Hillview Drive.
  • Gardaí were called to the area after reports of people fighting at 2.30am.
  • The man became irate when gardaí arrived and made abusive remarks to a detective, including saying he hoped the detective would die in a car crash.
Where
The incident took place at Hillview Drive in Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The incident took place on 6 March 2021, at about 2.30am.
Cause
His solicitor said he had a dispute with a neighbour earlier in the night.
Charges
He admitted a public order offence of threatening or abusive behaviour.
In court
He appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody imposed a two-month prison sentence, suspended for three years.
Other details
The court heard he had 53 previous convictions and was serving a prison sentence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man admitted acting in a threatening and abusive manner at Hillview Drive. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí were called to the area after reports of people fighting at 2.30am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man became irate when gardaí arrived. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Hillview Drive in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on March 6, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed a two-month prison sentence, suspended for three years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had a dispute with a neighbour earlier in the night. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had 53 previous convictions and was serving a prison sentence. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man told gardaí he hoped they would die during incident in Laois

    Reports the sentencing of Hughie Nevin at Portlaoise District Court for an incident on 6 March 2021. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    convicted, Hughie Nevin, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Hughie Nevin