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Case No. 19482Assault · Co. Offaly · 6 Oct 2021

Sentencing adjourned for teenager who assaulted two gardaí at Tullamore courthouse

A 17-year-old man assaulted two gardaí at the courthouse in Tullamore, County Offaly, on October 6, 2021, the court heard. He also threatened to kill or cause serious harm to a garda and a garda sergeant and damaged a Covid warning sign there. After a previous court appearance, a probation report was prepared, and at a hearing reported on October 17, 2023, defence counsel said it was very good and recommended a probation order subject to conditions. The latest development is that sentencing was adjourned to December 20 for another report and evidence of the youth seeking work.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 17-year-old man assaulted two gardaí at the courthouse in Tullamore.
  • He also threatened to kill or cause serious harm to a garda and a garda sergeant.
  • He damaged a Covid warning sign in the courthouse.
Where
The incidents took place at the courthouse in Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The offences were committed on October 6, 2021.
In court
  • The case was heard before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore court, as reported on October 17, 2023.
  • Defence barrister Suzanne Dooner said the report was very good and recommended a probation order subject to conditions.
Investigation
A probation report on the youth was prepared after a previous court appearance.
Sentence
Sentencing was adjourned to December 20 for another report and evidence of the youth seeking work.
Other details
The defendant was 17-and-a-half years old at the time of the offences and was seeking an apprenticeship.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo gardaí were assaulted by a 17-year-old at the courthouse in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe teenager also threatened to kill or cause serious harm to a garda and a garda sergeant. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe teenager damaged a Covid warning sign in the courthouse. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences were committed on October 6, 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA probation report on the youth was prepared after a previous court appearance. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence barrister said the report was very good and recommended a probation order subject to conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned to December 20 for another report and evidence of the youth seeking work. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was 17-and-a-half years old at the time of the offences and was seeking an apprenticeship. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Sentencing adjourned for teenager who assaulted two gardai at Tullamore courthouse

    Court report on the adjourned sentencing of a teenager for assaulting two gardaí at Tullamore courthouse; the offences were committed in October 2021, and a probation report recommended a probation order.

    victimaccused, 17, male