Ireland Man who became abusive after being woken in Newbridge betting shop sentenced
On 16 February 2023, Alan Fagan, a 31-year-old man whose address was given as no fixed abode, Cork, became abusive after gardaí woke him in the Ladbroke's betting office on Main Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare. Gardaí had received a call about an incident there and found him asleep on a chair, with a small knife in his bag. He was prosecuted at Naas District Court for breaching the Public Order Act and possession of a knife, and was given two three-month terms, both suspended for six months. The case was reported on 4 May 2023, when the sentence was announced.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced4 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man became abusive after being woken up in a betting shop in Newbridge.
- When gardaí arrived, the defendant was asleep on a chair and it took some time to rouse him.
- Where
- The incident happened at the Ladbroke's bookie office on Main Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
- When
- The incident happened on 16 February 2023.
- Investigation
- Gardaí received a call about an incident at the betting office.
- Other details
- The suspect, Alan Fagan, is a 31-year-old man whose address was given as no fixed abode, Cork.
- The defendant told gardaí his brother would bury them, and the defence said he is a chronic heroin addict.
- Cause
- The defendant was intoxicated on the day, according to the sources.
- The defendant said he got the knife from someone he was staying with and had no intention of using it.
- Weapon
- A small knife was in the defendant's bag and was not taken out; the sergeant could not confirm it was a flick knife, and the defendant said it did not open.
- Charges
- Alan Fagan was prosecuted for breaching the Public Order Act and for possession of a knife.
- In court
- The case was heard at Naas District Court, where the judge said there was no excuse for having a knife.
- Sentence
- Two three-month terms were imposed, both suspended for six months.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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