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Case No. 13695Abusive behaviour towards gardai · Co. Donegal · 3 Feb 2025

Probation report ordered in case of Letterkenny man abusive to gardai

Conor Coyle, a 21-year-old man from Manorview Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny, was charged in connection with an incident on 3 February 2025 at about 3.15am on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Gardai approached him while he was intoxicated, and he allegedly continued to be abusive to them after being told to leave the area. He did not attend Letterkenny District Court, where his solicitor said he had an appointment. The judge ordered a probation and welfare report, including an assessment of suitability for community service, and adjourned the case until November 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Conor Coyle, a 21-year-old man, was charged in connection with abusive behaviour towards gardai.
  • Coyle allegedly told the officers to do their jobs, using profanity.
  • Coyle allegedly continued to be abusive to gardai after being advised to leave the area.
Where
The incident took place at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
When
The incident happened on 3 February 2025 at about 3.15am.
Cause
Gardai approached a man who was intoxicated, later identified as Coyle, at about 3.15am.
Other details
  • Coyle is from Manorview Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny.
  • A lot of people were present at the time of the incident.
  • Coyle's solicitor said he has a history that is starting to grow.
  • The report was published by Donegal Live on 20 May 2025.
In court
  • Coyle was not present at Letterkenny District Court, and his solicitor said he had an appointment and could not attend.
  • Sergeant Jim Collins told the court about the incident.
  • The case was adjourned until November 2025.
Sentence
The judge ordered a probation and welfare report, including an assessment of suitability for community service.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardai approached an intoxicated man at about 3.15am. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatCoyle told the officers to ‘do your fucking jobs’. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatCoyle continued to be abusive to gardai after being advised to leave the area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Lower Main Street. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 3 February 2025 at about 3.15am. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCoyle was not present in court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said Coyle had an appointment and could not attend. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation and welfare report, including an assessment of suitability for community service. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until November. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA lot of people were present at the time. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Coyle has a history that is starting to grow. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 May2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Probation report ordered in case of Letterkenny man who became abusive to gardai

    Names the accused as Conor Coyle, 21, of Manorview Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny, and reports that the court ordered a probation and welfare report, including an assessment of suitability for community service, with the case adjourned until November.

    accused, Conor Coyle, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Coyle