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Case No. 22831Public order (intoxication in a public place; threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour) · Co. Donegal · 11 Nov 2022

Tristan McAteer adjourned at Letterkenny District Court over public order offences in Lifford

Tristan McAteer, 24, of Castlefin, appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 18 January 2023 charged with being intoxicated in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting words at Bridge Street, Lifford, on 11 November 2022. Judge Éiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case to 24 April and ordered a probation and welfare report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí observed Tristan McAteer run into a takeaway and approached him. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcAteer was extremely intoxicated and told Gardaí to 'fuck off'. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded to a report of an incident in Lifford on 11 November 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMcAteer was charged with being intoxicated in a public place and with using or engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour at Bridge Street, Lifford. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham acknowledged that he has come a long way and sought a probation and welfare report including suitability for community service. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 24 April. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMcAteer is aged 24 with an address at Market Square, Castlefin. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherSergeant Gerard Dalton said McAteer has a lot of previous including disorderly behaviour, assault, assault causing harm, criminal damage, public order, possession of an article and possession of a knife. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said his client's life had been blighted by alcohol and substance abuse. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMcAteer issued a sincere apology and said he was very ashamed and remorseful. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jan2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    'Rudderless' man abusive to public and Gardai in Lifford

    First court appearance for this public order charge; case adjourned to 24 April 2023 with a probation and welfare report ordered.

    suspect, Tristan McAteer, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tristan McAteer