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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13263Public order offence · Co. Offaly · 3 Jun 2025

Man pepper sprayed by gardaí and charged in Birr, Co Offaly

A man described by gardaí as highly intoxicated and very aggressive was pepper sprayed by gardaí during a public order incident in Birr, County Offaly. He was charged following the incident.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged8 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was pepper sprayed by gardaí during a public order incident in Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Pound Street in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí received the report on Tuesday, 3 June, at 10pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man was pepper sprayed and charged. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí described the man as highly intoxicated and very aggressive. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA Garda spokesperson said the man became very aggressive when gardaí approached him at the scene. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jul2025
    Chargedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    'Very aggressive' man pepper sprayed by gardai in Offaly

    Reports that gardaí were called to Pound Street in Birr on 3 June 2025, that the man was pepper sprayed and charged, and that gardaí described him as highly intoxicated and very aggressive.

    accused, male