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Case No. 2055Threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour; failing to obey a caution to leave the scene; resisting arrest · Co. Dublin · 5 Aug 2024

Nathan McCarthy jailed for three months for abusing and resisting gardaí in Terenure

Nathan McCarthy, 25, a carpenter from Terenure, Co Dublin, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment at Dublin District Court after pleading guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, failing to obey a caution to leave the scene, and resisting arrest following an incident on 5 August 2024 in which he cut himself, stormed out of his home, and became abusive to gardaí who checked on him.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced19 Mar
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Key facts

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  • whatNathan McCarthy, 25, from Lower Kimmage Road, Terenure, Co. Dublin, was jailed for three months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe became abusive to the gardaí in front of people. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was warned to desist, failed to comply, was pepper-sprayed, and escaped briefly on foot before being caught. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 5 August 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to failing to obey a caution to leave the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtSentencing took place at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe three-month term was ordered to run consecutive to an 18-month sentence imposed in January. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherJudge John Hughes noted the father of one had been on bail at the time of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe 18-month sentence was for biting a garda and assaulting another garda and two other men while intoxicated on 1 November 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused had 27 prior convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCounsel submitted that McCarthy was apologetic. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Mar2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Pepper-sprayed carpenter jailed after bloody outburst and resisting gardaí

    Details the sentencing, the circumstances of the incident, his 27 prior convictions, his status as an enhanced prisoner, and that the sentence runs consecutive to an 18-month term for a November 2023 assault.

    accused, Nathan McCarthy, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan McCarthy