MMA fighter Joshua Allen remanded on bail at Midleton District Court over garda assault and driving charges
Joshua Allen, a 26-year-old MMA fighter and son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen, is charged with assaulting two gardaí, dangerous driving, intoxicated driving, failing to stop at a Garda checkpoint, and possession of ketamine and a knife, all allegedly on 27 October 2025 in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork. The case first came before Midleton District Court in November 2025, and in July 2026 Allen was granted an adjournment because he was without legal representation arising from the legal aid strike. On 17 September 2026, defence solicitor Don Ryan applied for an adjournment until 8 October, and Allen was remanded on bail until that date to enter a signed plea or request a book of evidence. Judge Colm Roberts marked the case as peremptory against the defendant.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
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- In court17 Sep
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Joshua Allen, 26, is charged with assaulting two gardaí, driving at a garda at speed forcing evasive action, dangerous driving, and driving intoxicated with cocaine and cannabis in his system.
- Allen is also charged with failing to stop at a Garda checkpoint, unlawful possession of ketamine, and possession of a knife with a sharply pointed blade.
- Where
- The offences allegedly took place at the R629 at Monagurra and the R632 in Shanagarry South, in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork.
- When
- All offences were allegedly carried out on 27 October 2025.
- In court
- The case first came before Midleton District Court in November 2025.
- In July 2026, Allen was granted an adjournment because he was without legal representation arising from the legal aid strike.
- On 17 September 2026, defence solicitor Don Ryan applied for an adjournment until 8 October, and Allen was remanded on bail until that date to enter a signed plea or request a book of evidence.
- Judge Colm Roberts marked the case as peremptory against the defendant.
- Other details
- Allen is an MMA fighter and the son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJoshua Allen is charged with assaulting two gardaí, driving at a garda at speed, dangerous driving and driving intoxicated (irishtimes.com)
- whatAllen was also previously charged with failing to stop at a Garda checkpoint, unlawful possession of ketamine and possession of a knife (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe first charge alleges he failed to stop at a Garda checkpoint on the R629 at Monagurra, Shanagarry, and drove at a garda at speed forcing evasive action (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe third charge alleges he drove with cocaine and cannabis in his system at the R632 in Shanagarry South (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe sixth charge alleges Allen had a knife with a sharply pointed blade at Shanagarry South (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe eighth charge is of assault causing harm to a garda at Shanagarry South (irishtimes.com)
- whereAllen appeared before Midleton District Court in Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whenAll offences were allegedly carried out on 27 October 2025 in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence solicitor Don Ryan applied for an adjournment until 8 October (irishtimes.com)
- courtAllen was remanded on bail until 8 October to enter a signed plea or request a book of evidence (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge marked the case as peremptory against the defendant (irishtimes.com)
- courtAllen was last before the court in July and was granted an adjournment because he was without legal representation arising from the legal aid strike (irishtimes.com)
- otherAllen is the son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Sep2026Joshua Allen given time to decide on charges including alleged garda assaults
Reports Allen's court appearance where he was remanded on bail until 8 October 2026; details all nine charges and the adjournment history including a previous appearance in July and the case first coming before court in November 2025.
accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen