Ireland Man pleads guilty to endangering Garda by driving at him in Letterkenny
On 17 November 2020, Garda Anthony Marren was struck by a vehicle driven by Michael Connors, a 21-year-old man of Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Connors was charged with endangerment and dangerous driving, including driving at the Garda, and a nolle prosequi was later entered on another charge. At his arraignment before Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny Circuit Court, reported on 2 February 2024, he pleaded guilty to endangerment and dangerous driving. The defence sought a probation report, and the judge adjourned the case until the October session of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which is the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted2 Feb
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- When
- The incident happened on 17 November 2020.
- Where
- The incident happened at Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
- What happened
- Garda Anthony Marren was struck by a vehicle driven by Michael Connors.
- Other details
- Michael Connors is a 21-year-old man of Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny.
- The defence said the matter is serious and there is a danger of a custodial sentence.
- Cause
- Connors was charged with intentionally or recklessly driving a motorcar directly at Garda Marren and striking him, causing a substantial risk of death or serious harm.
- Charges
- Connors was also charged with driving in a public place in a manner that was or was likely to be dangerous to the public.
- In court
- Connors was formally arraigned before Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny Circuit Court, reported on 2 February 2024.
- Connors pleaded guilty to charges of endangerment and dangerous driving.
- A nolle prosequi was entered on another charge.
- Connors's barrister said he has no previous convictions.
- The defence sought a probation report.
- Sentence
- Judge Aylmer adjourned the case until the October session of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man appeared in court charged with running down a Garda in his car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMichael Connors pleaded guilty to endangering the Garda by driving a vehicle at him in Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe accused lives at Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGarda Anthony Marren was struck by a vehicle driven by Connors on November 17, 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeConnors pleaded guilty to charges of endangerment and dangerous driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with intentionally or recklessly driving a car directly at Garda Anthony Marren and striking him, causing a substantial risk of death or serious harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was also charged with driving in a public place in a manner that was or was likely to be dangerous to the public. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtConnors was formally arraigned before Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA nolle prosequi was entered on another charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtConnors's barrister said he has no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe defence sought a probation report. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceJudge Aylmer adjourned the case until the October session of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe defence said the matter is serious and there is a danger of a custodial sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Feb2024Man, 21, charged with mowing down Garda and injuring him
Court report on a guilty plea at arraignment in Letterkenny Circuit Court. Sentencing was adjourned to October, and a probation report was sought.
convicted, Michael Connors, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Connorsvictim, Anthony Marren, irish (judged from name)Anthony Marren