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Case No. 11656Assault, possession of a knife and public disorder · Co. Longford · 20 Dec 2024

Man pleads guilty to assaulting garda, knife possession and public disorder in Longford

Evaldus Palijanskas (39) of Clondra, Longford, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to assault, possession of a knife and public disorder over an incident at Ardnacassa, Longford, on 20 December 2024. The judge ordered a probation report and a community service assessment, and adjourned the case to 10 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted30 Dec
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant kicked a female garda in the stomach while resisting arrest. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at Ardnacassa, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí stopped a vehicle at Springlawn estate. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 20 December 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponA large kitchen knife was found in the pocket of the defendant's hoodie. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was arrested for a public order offence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to assault, possession of a knife and public disorder. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged with the three offences. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed a probation report and a community service assessment. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the defendant to bring a further €500 to the next court date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 10 March 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant may face a community service sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant appeared to be highly intoxicated when he got out of the vehicle. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 19 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant has been battling an alcohol and drugs addiction. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the knife was given to the defendant by a friend. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant brought a €250 token payment to court to show remorse. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Dec2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    'Extraordinary regret' Man appears in court after kicking Longford female garda in stomach

    Reports the guilty plea at Longford District Court, the garda's account of the arrest and knife find, the defence account, and the court's probation and community service directions. No sentence is recorded yet; the case was adjourned to 10 March 2026.

    convicted, Evaldus Palijanskas, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Evaldus Palijanskas