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Case No. 19205False imprisonment; obstruction of peace officers · Co. Laois · 20 Mar 2021

Two sent for trial over alleged false imprisonment of gardaí in Portarlington

Bombo Hamisi, a 55-year-old man, and Rita Hamisi, a 51-year-old woman, both of 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington, Co. Laois, are accused of offences on March 20, 2021. Bombo Hamisi is accused of falsely imprisoning three gardaí at his address, and Rita Hamisi is accused of obstructing two peace officers at her address. Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served both with a Book of Evidence at Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody sent both forward for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court, with legal aid granted. As reported on 11 November 2023, both remain due to face trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí claim they were falsely imprisoned at a Portarlington address.
Where
The incident took place in Portarlington, at 16 Waterfront Apartments.
When
The alleged offences took place on March 20, 2021.
Charges
  • Bombo Hamisi, 55, is accused of falsely imprisoning three gardaí at his address.
  • Rita Hamisi, 51, is accused of obstructing two peace officers at her address on March 20, 2021.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served Bombo Hamisi with a Book of Evidence at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes also served Rita Hamisi with a Book of Evidence.
  • Judge Andrew Cody sent both accused forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court for trial.
Other details
Judge Andrew Cody granted Bombo Hamisi legal aid for two counsel and Rita Hamisi legal aid for one counsel.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereBombo Hamisi's address is 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on March 20, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBombo Hamisi is accused of falsely imprisoning three gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeRita Hamisi is accused of obstructing two peace officers at her address on March 20, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtBombo Hamisi was served with a Book of Evidence by Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted Bombo Hamisi legal aid for two counsel and sent him forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtRita Hamisi was also served with a Book of Evidence by Sgt Hughes. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody sent Rita Hamisi forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court and granted her legal aid for one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtTwo people have been sent for trial in connection with the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Nov2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai claim they were falsely imprisoned in Portarlington

    Reports that both accused were served with a Book of Evidence and sent forward for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court, with legal aid granted.

    accused, Bombo Hamisi, 55, named, non-irish (judged from name)Bombo Hamisiaccused, Rita Hamisi, 51, named, non-irish (judged from name)Rita Hamisi