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Case No. 30043Assault; public order; theft; criminal damage · Co. Tipperary · 9 Jun 2021

Tipperary woman remanded on bail over Clonmel gardaí assault

Helen Turner, 50, of Cashel, was charged with assaulting and harming gardaí Judy Davern and Chris Kelly at Clonmel Garda Station on 9 June 2021, as well as public order offences, stealing a twin duvet, and causing criminal damage to a patrol car. While being removed from the custody area, she allegedly kicked out, lashed out with her hands, and bit Garda Kelly on the right side of his bicep. The case was heard at Athy District Court on 18 September 2021, where Judge O'Leary accepted jurisdiction. She was remanded on bail to appear before Cashel Court on 14 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Helen Turner was charged with assaulting and harming gardaí Judy Davern and Chris Kelly at Clonmel Garda Station.
  • She was charged with public order offences at Rockview, Cashel and Aldi, Cahir Road, Cashel.
  • She was charged with stealing a twin duvet at the Aldi store.
  • She was charged with causing criminal damage to a patrol car by spitting on its rear seats.
  • While being removed from the custody area, she allegedly kicked out, lashed out with her hands, and bit Garda Kelly on the right side of his bicep.
When
The assault on the gardaí occurred on 9 June 2021.
In court
  • The case was heard at Athy District Court on 18 September 2021.
  • Judge O'Leary accepted jurisdiction and remanded Turner on bail to appear before Cashel Court on 14 October.
Other details
The DPP directed the assault charges be disposed of summarily in District Court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHelen Turner was charged with assaulting and harming two gardaí at Clonmel Garda Station (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatShe was charged with public order offences at Rockview, Cashel and Aldi, Cahir Road Cashel (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatShe was charged with stealing a twin duvet at the Aldi store (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatShe was charged with causing criminal damage to a patrol car by spitting on its rear seats (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatWhile being removed from the custody area, Ms Turner allegedly kicked out and lashed out with her hands (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatMs Turner allegedly bit Garda Kelly on the right side of his bicep, leaving a red bite mark (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe assault on the gardaí occurred on 9 June 2021 (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Athy District Court (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge O'Leary remanded Ms Turner on bail to appear before Cashel Court on 14 October (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe DPP directed the assault charges be disposed of summarily in District Court (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Sep2021
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary woman (50) appears before court charged with assaulting two gardaí

    Details of the charges, the preliminary evidence outlined by Sgt Carol O'Leary, and the court's decision to accept jurisdiction and grant bail.

    accused, Helen Turner, 50, female, named, irish (judged from name)Helen Turnervictim, Judy Davern, female, irish (judged from name)Judy Davernvictim, Chris Kelly, male, irish (judged from name)Chris Kelly