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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22877Public order (intoxication in a public place; threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 28 Nov 2022

Man threatened to hit Gardaí in Portlaoise

Nigel Goldbey, 29, of Newcastle, Galway, admitted being drunk and abusive at Cois na Habhann in Portlaoise on 28 November 2022, threatening to hit Gardaí. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case at Portlaoise District Court to 7 July 2023 for a probation report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused was highly abusive and aggressive with gardai, threatening to hit them when approached at 8.45pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Cois na Habhann in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 8.45pm on 28 November 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 7 July 2023 for a probation report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man has 15 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had received treatment for alcoholism the previous year but had relapsed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man was previously given a two and a half year suspended sentence. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man threatened to hit Gardai in Portlaoise

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court; case adjourned to 7 July 2023 for a probation report.

    accused, Nigel Goldbey, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nigel Goldbey