Ireland Man to face probation report after spitting on Garda, Leitrim
On 30 June 2023, gardaí responded to a call in the Faroe Meadows area of County Leitrim, where Bernard Corcoran, a 33-year-old man, was arrested at the scene. Sources say that while highly intoxicated he spat at a Garda and inside a patrol car. He was charged with assault, threatening to assault a peace officer and criminal damage. On 27 January 2026, Carrick-on-Shannon District Court ordered him to pay €150 for cleaning the patrol car and adjourned the case for a probation and welfare report on his suitability for community service, the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was charged with assault, threatening to assault a peace officer and criminal damage, with the sources stating he spat at a Garda and inside a patrol car.
- The spitting at the Garda reportedly struck the officer on the head and arm while the man was being transported.
- Where
- Gardaí responded to a call in the Faroe Meadows area, County Leitrim.
- When
- The incident occurred on 30 June 2023.
- Cause
- The man was reported to have been highly intoxicated at the time.
- Investigation
- The man was arrested at the scene and placed in a patrol car to be taken to Castlerea Garda Station.
- Charges
- He was charged with assault, threatening to assault a peace officer and criminal damage.
- In court
- The case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 27 January 2026.
- The judge directed that a probation and welfare report be prepared on his suitability for community service, and the case was adjourned for it.
- Sentence
- He was ordered to pay €150 for the forensic cleaning of the patrol car.
- Other details
- The accused is a 33-year-old man whose address is given as 4 Creggage, Ballinaloe, Galway; no nationality is stated.
- Garda evidence stated that he has 53 previous convictions, many alcohol-related, and a history of alcohol misuse.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused spat at a Garda, striking the officer on the head and arm. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatThe accused also spat inside the patrol car, which later required forensic cleaning costing €150. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whereGardaí responded to a call in the Faroe Meadows area. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 30 June 2023. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- causeThe accused was highly intoxicated. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- investigationThe accused was arrested at the scene and placed in a patrol car to be taken to Castlerea Garda Station. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged with assault, threatening to assault a peace officer and criminal damage. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 27 January. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe judge directed that a probation and welfare report be prepared to assess suitability for community service. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned for the preparation of the probation report. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- sentenceThe accused was ordered to pay €150 to cover the cost of cleaning the patrol car. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- otherThe accused has 53 previous convictions, many alcohol-related. (leitrimobserver.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Feb2026Man to face probation report after spitting on Garda
Court report from Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 27 January 2026 hearing: the accused was ordered to pay €150 for cleaning the patrol car, and the case was adjourned for a probation and welfare report on suitability for community service.
accused, Bernard Corcoran, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Corcoranvictim