Ireland Sean Burke accused of assaulting garda at Four Courts
Sean Burke, of Cloonsunna, Castlebar, Co Mayo, is accused of assaulting Garda Victoria Fisher at the Four Courts in Dublin on 7 March 2023, the day his son Enoch Burke was involved in a Court of Appeal dispute. Gardaí summonsed him to court, and he appeared before Judge Catherine Hayden at Dublin District Court on a Wednesday, reported on 3 January 2024. He faces a charge under section two of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, and, representing himself, he indicated he would contest it. The judge ordered him to return in three weeks, when he will be asked to plead formally.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Jan
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Sean Burke, father of Enoch Burke, is accused of assaulting Garda Victoria Fisher, a female garda.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at the Four Courts in Dublin.
- When
- The alleged assault occurred on 7 March 2023.
- Other details
- The incident allegedly occurred on the day Enoch Burke was involved in a Court of Appeal dispute over transgenderism and his dismissal by Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath.
- Sean Burke is of Cloonsunna, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
- The offence is categorised as a minor crime dealt with only at District Court level.
- Charges
- Burke faces a charge under section two of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
- In court
- Burke appeared before Judge Catherine Hayden at Dublin District Court on a Wednesday, as reported on 3 January 2024.
- Burke, representing himself, indicated he would contest the case.
- A summary of prosecution evidence was handed to Burke in court, and no evidence about the events on the date of the alleged offence was heard.
- Burke will be asked to plead formally at his next hearing, and the judge ordered him to return in three weeks.
- Sentence
- A conviction could result in a fine and a six-month jail sentence.
- Investigation
- Gardaí summonsed Burke to court, so he did not have to sign a bail bond.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe father of Enoch Burke has been accused of assaulting a female garda at the Four Courts. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at the Four Courts. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at the Four Courts in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault occurred on 7 March 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on 7 March 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeBurke faces a charge under section two of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeSean Burke is accused of assaulting Garda Victoria Fisher. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeSean Burke faces a charge under section two of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBurke appeared before Judge Catherine Hayden at Dublin District Court on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBurke, representing himself, indicated he would contest the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBurke will be asked to plead formally at his next hearing. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge ordered Burke to return in three weeks. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSean Burke appeared before Judge Catherine Hayden at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtSean Burke, representing himself, indicated he would contest the case. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe will be asked to plead formally at his next hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA summary of prosecution evidence was handed to Mr Burke in court, and the judge ordered him to return in three weeks. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtNo evidence about the events on the date of the alleged offence was heard. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceA conviction could result in a fine and a six-month jail sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe offence is categorised as a minor crime dealt with only at District Court level. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGardaí summonsed him to court, so he did not have to sign a bail bond. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jan2024Enoch Burke's dad accused of assaulting female Garda
First report of the accusation against Sean Burke, who appeared at Dublin District Court. No matching existing case. Background on his son Enoch Burke's legal dispute is not part of this case.
accused, Sean Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Burkevictim, Victoria Fisher, femaleVictoria Fisher - 3 Jan2024Father of Enoch Burke accused of assaulting Garda at Four Courts
First court appearance: Burke faces a section two Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act charge, is representing himself and indicated he will contest it. He was ordered to return in three weeks.
accused, Sean Burke, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Burkevictim, Victoria Fisher, female, irish (judged from name)Victoria Fisher