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Case No. 20295Criminal damage · Co. Tipperary · 23 Apr 2021

Two Roscrea men found guilty of criminal damage to car

On 23 April 2021, two men threw rocks at Jason O'Rourke's car in Ashbury, Roscrea, County Tipperary, cracking the windscreen and denting the bonnet. Christopher Pratt and Wayne "Gerry" Pratt, both of Ashbury, were charged with criminal damage and pleaded not guilty. In July 2023, Judge Elizabeth MacGrath at Nenagh District Court convicted both men after hearing dashcam footage and Garda testimony. Each was ordered to pay €150 in compensation by 15 September, and the matter was adjourned to that date for a victim personal statement.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted13 Jul
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men threw rocks at a car, cracking the windscreen and denting the bonnet.
Where
The incident took place in Ashbury, Roscrea, County Tipperary.
When
The incident took place on 23 April 2021.
Weapon
Rocks were thrown at the car.
Investigation
  • Jason O'Rourke identified the culprits through dashcam footage from his vehicle, and Insp Amanda Reynolds told the court the footage clearly showed an item being thrown.
  • Garda Janice Nolan examined the car and observed a crack to the windscreen and a dent on the bonnet.
  • Both men were interviewed by gardaí and denied being involved.
Charges
Christopher Pratt and Wayne "Gerry" Pratt were charged with criminal damage and pleaded not guilty.
In court
Judge Elizabeth MacGrath at Nenagh District Court convicted both men in July 2023.
Sentence
Each man was ordered to pay €150 in compensation by 15 September.
Other details
  • The matter was adjourned to 15 September for a victim personal statement.
  • O'Rourke had sold the car and the cost of repairs was deducted from the sale price.
  • Garda Janice Nolan agreed there were ongoing difficulties between all parties.
21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Ashbury, Roscrea, County Tipperary. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 23 April 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationO'Rourke identified the culprits through dashcam footage from his vehicle. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGarda Janice Nolan from Roscrea Garda Station examined O'Rourke's car and observed a crack to the windscreen and a dent on the bonnet. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationBoth men had been interviewed and denied being involved. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationInsp Amanda Reynolds told the court that the footage clearly showed an item being thrown. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe victim identified the culprits through dashcam footage from his vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationBoth accused were interviewed by gardaí and denied being involved. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Elizabeth MacGrath at Nenagh District Court convicted the two men of criminal damage. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJohnny Spencer was the solicitor for both defendants. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge MacGrath said she was satisfied a case had been made and convicted the two men. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to September 15 for a victim personal statement. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtBoth men had pleaded not guilty to criminal damage. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge was satisfied a case had been made and convicted both men. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 15 September for a victim personal statement. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceBoth accused were ordered to pay €150 each by September 15 in compensation. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceEach accused was ordered to pay €150 in compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherO'Rourke had sold the car and the cost of repairs was deducted from the sale price. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherO'Rourke said the defendants walk around with rocks in their pockets all the time. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherGarda Nolan agreed there were ongoing difficulties between all parties. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherTwo men threw rocks at the victim's car, damaging the windscreen and bonnet. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2023
    Convictedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Roscrea men who threw object at car found guilty of criminal damage

    Court report on the conviction and compensation order, with the adjournment date for a victim personal statement and details of the evidence heard.

    convicted, Christopher Pratt, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Prattconvicted, Wayne “Gerry” Pratt, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne “Gerry” Prattvictim, Jason O'Rourke, male, irish (judged from name)Jason O'Rourke
  2. 13 Jul2023
    Convictedtipperarylive.ie, follow-up
    Tipperary men who threw object at passing car are found guilty of criminal damage

    Provides full details of the conviction hearing at Nenagh District Court, including testimony from Garda Janice Nolan and Insp Amanda Reynolds, the defence submission by Johnny Spencer, the victim's account, and the judge's order for €150 compensation each by 15 September 2023.

    victim, Jason O'Rourke, male, irish (judged from name)Jason O'Rourkesuspect, Christopher Pratt, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Prattsuspect, male, irish (judged from name)