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Case No. 20830Violent disorder · Co. Limerick · 26 May 2020

Teenager given suspended sentence for Johnsgate violent disorder, Limerick

On 26 May 2020, a large number of residents gathered in Johnsgate village, Limerick city, threatened violence and threw prams, buggies and bicycles at garda vehicles while gardaí were trying to arrest a man in an unrelated matter. The then 16-year-old, now 19, was arrested and admitted throwing a bicycle at a garda vehicle, and he pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Limerick Circuit Court. A probation report rated him at high risk of reoffending, and the judge imposed a fully suspended 18-month sentence, as reported on 5 June 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Jun
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Key facts

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Where
The incident took place in Johnsgate village, Limerick city.
When
The incident happened on May 26, 2020.
What happened
  • A large number of residents gathered and threatened violence.
  • Gardaí were met with considerable hostility, and people held up mobile phones in their faces.
  • Prams, buggies and bicycles were thrown at garda vehicles.
  • The situation lasted 30 to 40 minutes.
Cause
Gardaí went to Johnsgate village to arrest a man in an unrelated matter.
Investigation
The then 16-year-old was arrested and admitted throwing a bicycle at a garda vehicle.
Charges
The accused pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court.
Other details
  • A probation report stated the accused was at a high risk of reoffending.
  • The accused's barrister said his client wished to apologise to the gardaí involved.
Sentence
The judge imposed a fully suspended 18-month sentence, reported on 5 June 2023.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA large number of residents gathered and threatened violence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí were met with considerable hostility and people held up mobile phones in their faces. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatPrams, buggies and bicycles were thrown at garda vehicles. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe situation lasted 30 to 40 minutes. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Johnsgate village, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on May 26, 2020. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí went to Johnsgate village to arrest a man in an unrelated matter. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe then 16-year-old was arrested and admitted throwing a bicycle at a garda vehicle. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to violent disorder. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a fully suspended 18-month sentence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA probation report stated the accused was at a high risk of reoffending. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused's barrister said his client wished to apologise to the gardaí involved. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jun2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Bicycles and buggies thrown at garda vehicles in Limerick incident

    Reports the guilty plea and fully suspended 18-month sentence at Limerick Circuit Court for a May 2020 incident; the defendant was 16 at the time.

    convicted, 19, male