Ireland Case No. 22819Assault (causing harm) · Co. Cork · 12 Aug 2021
Woman charged with assault after allegedly throwing garden gnome at neighbour's head in Cork
Laura Malone, 34, of St Michael's Lawn, Mahon, Cork, was charged with assault causing harm after allegedly throwing a pre-cast garden gnome at her neighbour's head at 3am on 12 August 2021. The case was adjourned to 21 February 2023 at Cork District Court, where she is contesting the allegations.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatLaura Malone was standing four or five feet away with her hands behind her back (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMalone threw a pre-cast garden gnome striking the householder in the head (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe injured party was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe injured party required six stitches to her lip (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe injured party had a large haematoma to her forehead (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at 3am on 12 August 2021 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed the case was suitable for hearing at district court level (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Kelleher adjourned the case until 21 February at Cork District Court (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMs Malone is contesting the allegations (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe outline of the alleged incident was given by Inspector Brendan McKenna in December 2022 (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jan2023Woman who allegedly threw a garden gnome at neighbour's head to appear in court
Reports the court hearing at which the outline of the alleged incident was given by Inspector Brendan McKenna, and the adjournment of the case to 21 February 2023.
victim, femaleaccused, Laura Malone, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Laura Malone