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Case No. 9221Violent disorder · Co. Limerick · 13 Jan 2025

Siblings plead guilty to violent disorder at Hyde Avenue, Limerick

Brother Lee Higgins and his older sister Demi Higgins pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Court to violent disorder arising from a fight at Hyde Avenue, Limerick city, on 13 January 2025 at about 3pm. The fight spilled from the pavement onto the road, blocked traffic and required 11 patrol cars to break up, and the State said it arose from a violent feud over the past three years in the south side of the city. Seven people have been charged before the courts over the incident. Judge Colin Daly adjourned sentencing for both siblings to a later date in June.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted4 Jun
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
  • Lee Higgins and Demi Higgins pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
  • Seven people have been charged before the courts over the incident.
What happened
  • The incident involved members of a family known to gardaí.
  • The fight spilled from the pavement onto the road and blocked traffic.
  • Garda evidence said Lee Higgins was seen violently assaulting a man.
Where
The incident took place at Hyde Avenue in Limerick city.
When
The incident took place on 13 January 2025, with the fight breaking out at about 3pm.
Cause
  • The State said the offences arose from a violent feud over the past three years in the south side of the city.
  • Mr Carroll said Lee Higgins completely rejects any involvement in the feud.
Weapon
The State said Demi Higgins used a very large hammer to assault persons involved in the fight.
Investigation
The incident required 11 patrol cars to break up the fight.
In court
Judge Colin Daly adjourned sentencing to a later date in June.
Other details
Both co-accused have no previous convictions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA brother and his older sister pleaded guilty to participating in a violent disorder incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe fight spilled from the pavement onto the road and blocked traffic. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatLee Higgins was seen violently assaulting a man. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Hyde Avenue in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 13 January 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe fight broke out at about 3pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe State said the offences arose in the context of a violent feud over the past three years in the south side of the city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponDemi Higgins used a very large hammer to assault persons involved in the fight. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe incident required 11 patrol cars to break up the fight. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Colin Daly adjourned sentencing to a later date in June. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherBoth co-accused have no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2026
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Siblings plead guilty to brawl that required 11 patrol cars to calm

    Reports the guilty pleas by Demi Higgins and Lee Higgins at Limerick Circuit Court, the State's feud context, garda evidence of the incident, and the adjournment of sentencing to June.

    convicted, Demi Higgins, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Demi Higginsconvicted, Lee Higgins, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Higgins