Ireland Man sentenced for Public Order Act breach and knife possession in Newbridge
Alan Fagan, a 31-year-old man of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Naas District Court for breaching the Public Order Act and possessing a knife after allegedly threatening gardaí outside Ladbroke's bookie office on Main Street, Newbridge, on 16 February 2023. Gardaí said he was highly intoxicated and asleep on a chair when they arrived, and that he told them his brother would bury them. A small knife was found in his bag. He appeared via video-link on 9 March 2023, the case was adjourned to 23 March for DPP directions, and he was ultimately sentenced to two three-month terms, both suspended for six months.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Mar
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced4 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was woken up in a betting shop in Newbridge and became abusive, allegedly telling gardaí his brother would bury them.
- Where
- The incident occurred at Ladbroke's bookie office on Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare.
- When
- The offence was allegedly committed on 16 February 2023.
- Cause
- The defendant was highly intoxicated at the time of the offence.
- Weapon
- A small knife was found in the defendant's bag and was not taken out; the sergeant could not confirm it was a flick knife.
- Investigation
- Gardaí received a call about an incident at the betting office and found the defendant asleep on a chair.
- Charges
- Alan Fagan was prosecuted for breaching the Public Order Act and possession of a knife.
- In court
- Alan Fagan appeared via video-link at Naas District Court on 9 March 2023, and Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 23 March for DPP directions.
- Sentence
- Two three-month terms were imposed, both suspended for six months.
- Other details
- Fagan is of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody, and the defence said he is a chronic heroin addict.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe was accused of threatening gardaí outside of Ladbrokes in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí alleged Fagan was highly intoxicated at the time of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
- whatFagan allegedly told gardaí that someone he knew would bury them as soon as he got his hands on them. (kildarenow.com)
- whatFagan was found in possession of a knife. (kildarenow.com)
- whatA man became abusive after being woken up in a betting shop in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whatWhen gardaí arrived, the defendant was asleep on a chair. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe incident happened at the Ladbroke's bookie office on Main Street, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe offence was allegedly committed on 16 February 2023. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe defendant was intoxicated on the day. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe defendant got the knife from someone he was staying with and had no intention of using it. (kildarenow.com)
- weaponA small knife was in the defendant's bag and was not taken out. (kildarenow.com)
- weaponThe sergeant could not confirm that the knife was a flick knife. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí received a call about an incident at the betting office. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeAlan Fagan was prosecuted for breaching the Public Order Act and possession of a knife. (kildarenow.com)
- courtAlan Fagan appeared via video-link at Naas District Court on Thursday, March 9. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 23 March for DPP directions. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge said there was no excuse for having a knife. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceTwo three-month terms were imposed, both suspended for six months. (kildarenow.com)
- otherFagan is of no fixed abode and is currently remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant told gardaí his brother would bury them. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence said the defendant is a chronic heroin addict. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 May2023KILDARE: Man became abusive after being woken up in betting shop by gardaí
Court report on a Public Order Act breach and knife possession at a Newbridge betting shop. This is a different incident from the existing Newbridge car theft case for Alan Fagan (id 19630).
convicted, Alan Fagan, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Fagan - 10 Mar2023Man accused of threatening gardaí outside of Ladbrokes in Newbridge, County Kildare
Reports the 9 March 2023 court appearance where Fagan was accused of threatening gardaí and being found with a knife; case adjourned to 23 March for DPP directions.
accused, Alan Fagan, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Fagan