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Case No. 6700Assault on garda (section 2 Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act) · Co. Dublin · 7 Mar 2023

Sean Burke to face trial over alleged assault on garda at Four Courts

On 7 March 2023 Sean Burke, of Cloonsunna, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, was allegedly involved in an assault on Garda Victoria Fisher at the Four Courts in Dublin. He was charged under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, a minor offence dealt with at District Court level, and he denies the charge. Burke made his second appearance at Dublin District Court on 24 January 2024, where he said he would contest the case and it was adjourned to confirm his plea. The contested hearing was moved from February because a witness was unavailable, and the judge set it for 9 May.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Sean Burke is charged with assaulting Garda Victoria Fisher, a female garda, and he denies the charge.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Four Courts in Dublin.
When
The alleged assault occurred on 7 March 2023.
Other details
Sean Burke is of Cloonsunna, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Charges
  • The charge is under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
  • The charge is categorised as a minor offence dealt with only at District Court level.
In court
  • Burke made his second appearance at Dublin District Court on 24 January 2024.
  • Burke said he would contest the case, and it was adjourned to confirm his plea.
  • The contested hearing was moved from February because a witness was unavailable.
  • The judge set the contested hearing for 9 May.
Sentence
A conviction for the charge can result in a fine and a six-month jail sentence.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the Four Courts. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on 7 March 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSean Burke faces a charge of assaulting a garda at the Four Courts. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act and is a minor offence dealt with at District Court level. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBurke made his second appearance at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBurke said he would contest the case, and it was adjourned to confirm his plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe contested hearing was moved from February because a witness was unavailable. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge set the hearing for 9 May. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceA conviction for the charge can result in a fine and a six-month jail sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherBurke denies the charge. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Enoch Burke's dad to face garda assault trial in May: 'I am anxious to proceed'

    First report of this case in the dataset. It gives the trial date of 9 May, the statutory basis of the charge, and the explanation for the adjournment. Enoch and Simeon Burke are mentioned only as background and are not included.

    accused, Sean Burke, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Burkevictim, Victoria Fisher, female, irish (judged from name)Victoria Fisher