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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18764Threatening or abusive behaviour · Co. Laois · 12 Nov 2021

Man sentenced to one month over threatening behaviour in Portlaoise

On 12 November 2021, Aaron Kelly, a 29-year-old man of 34 Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Co Laois, was arrested for being drunk and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at his address. Gardaí subdued him in Portlaoise, and he had to be pepper sprayed as he swung at them. The charge of intoxication was taken into consideration when Judge Andrew Cody imposed a one-month sentence for threatening and abusive behaviour, as reported in late December 2023. The latest development is that his release date is set for 18 May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Dec
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Aaron Kelly, 29, was arrested for being drunk and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at his address.
Where
He lived at 34 Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
He was arrested on 12 November 2021.
Investigation
Gardaí subdued him in Portlaoise.
Weapon
He had to be pepper sprayed as he swung at gardaí.
Charges
The charge of intoxication was taken into consideration.
In court
Judge Andrew Cody said he had to be pepper sprayed on the night of his arrest and that he was drunk, pushed gardaí, and swung and punched.
Sentence
  • The judge imposed a one-month sentence for threatening and abusive behaviour.
  • His release date is 18 May 2024.
Other details
  • His solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, said he has an alcohol addiction that he has to address and has been attending school and doing well in jail.
  • The article is dated 28 December 2023 in the metadata and 31 December 2023 in the published text.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man lived at Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenHe was arrested on November 12, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí subdued him in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested for being drunk and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe charge of intoxication was taken into consideration. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted he had to be pepper sprayed on the night of his arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a one-month sentence for threatening and abusive behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHis release date is May 18 of the following year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had to be pepper sprayed as he swung at gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the defendant was drunk, pushed gardaí, swung and punched. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he has an alcohol addiction that he has to address. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Dec2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drunk man pepper sprayed after swinging at gardaí

    Names the man and reports the one-month sentence, his release date, and the court's comments on the pepper spray and the intoxication charge.

    convicted, Aaron Kelly, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Kelly