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Case No. 15147Breach of the peace and impeding or obstructing a garda · Co. Offaly · 16 Oct 2024

Passenger given suspended sentence for impeding a garda in Offaly

Natalie Hyland, a 20-year-old woman, was a passenger in a car stopped by gardaí at Spollenstown Road, Spollenstown, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on 16 October 2024. It was reported that she attempted to strike a garda, and her solicitor said she became nervous when told she would be searched; the search of the car was negative. On 18 December 2024 she admitted a breach of the peace and impeding or obstructing a garda at Tullamore District Court. Judge Andrew Cody imposed a three-month sentence, suspended for two years, on entry of a €100 bond.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Dec
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Key facts

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What happened
A passenger, Natalie Hyland, is reported to have attempted to strike a garda.
Where
Gardaí stopped the car at Spollenstown Road, Spollenstown, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
When
The incident happened on 16 October 2024.
Cause
Hyland became nervous when she was told she would be searched, and she did not co-operate with gardaí.
Investigation
The search of the car was negative.
Other details
  • Hyland was a passenger and was reluctant to leave the car because she had no shoes on.
  • Hyland had previous convictions for assault and for a breach of the peace.
  • Her solicitor said she was apologetic and remorseful.
Charges
Hyland was charged with a breach of the peace and impeding or obstructing a garda.
In court
Hyland admitted both offences before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court on 18 December 2024.
Sentence
Judge Cody imposed a three-month sentence, suspended for two years, on entry of a €100 bond.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman attempted to strike a garda. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe gardaí stopped a vehicle at Spollenstown Road, Spollenstown, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on October 16, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe accused woman became nervous when she was informed she would be searched. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe search of the car was negative. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHyland admitted a breach of the peace and impeding or obstructing a garda. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHyland appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody imposed a three-month sentence suspended for two years on entry of a €100 bond. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHyland had previous convictions for assault and a breach of the peace. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHyland was a passenger in the car and was reluctant to leave because she had no shoes on. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said she was apologetic and remorseful. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for passenger in car in Offaly who attempted to strike garda

    Reports the Tullamore District Court sentencing of Natalie Hyland for an incident at Spollenstown, Tullamore. This is a different incident from case 14412 (St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny), despite the same name.

    convicted, Natalie Hyland, 20, female, named, irish (judged from name)Natalie Hyland