Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10030Assault · Co. Dublin

Woman pleads guilty to assaulting Garda sergeant at Ballymun station

Jenna Murray Martin, a woman, bit a Garda sergeant on the right forearm, breaking the skin, during a dispute that began when she was told she could not smoke an unknown brown substance. She was taken to Ballymun Garda Station after her arrest, and the sergeant was treated for tetanus and given PEP medication at Beaumont Hospital. Before Judge Orla Crowe she pleaded guilty to assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, with a violent behaviour charge taken into consideration. The court ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to 21 May 2026, and she has been in custody since 2 December 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted17 Apr
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jenna Murray Martin bit a Garda sergeant on the right forearm, breaking the skin.
Where
The accused was taken to Ballymun Garda Station after her arrest.
When
The incident date is not stated in the sources.
Cause
The dispute began when she was told she could not smoke an unknown brown substance.
Investigation
The accused was arrested and has been in custody since 2 December 2025.
Charges
  • Jenna Murray Martin pleaded guilty to assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
  • A charge of violent behaviour in a Garda station was taken into consideration.
In court
  • The case was before Judge Orla Crowe.
  • The court ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to 21 May 2026.
  • The case was further adjourned to allow the accused to put her best foot forward.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported; the case is adjourned for the probation report.
Other details
  • The sergeant was treated for tetanus and given PEP medication at Beaumont Hospital.
  • The accused has three previous convictions, including one for an assault in 2006.
  • The accused wishes to take up residential help.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShe bit the Garda sergeant's arm. (gript.ie)
  • whatShe bit the sergeant on the right forearm, breaking the skin. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe accused was taken to Ballymun Garda Station after her arrest. (gript.ie)
  • causeThe dispute began when she was told she could not smoke an unknown brown substance. (gript.ie)
  • chargeJenna Murray Martin pleaded guilty to assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (gript.ie)
  • chargeA charge of violent behaviour in a Garda station was taken into consideration. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe case was before Judge Orla Crowe. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe court ordered a probation report. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe case was further adjourned to allow the accused to put her best foot forward. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe sergeant was treated for tetanus and given PEP medication at Beaumont Hospital. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused has three previous convictions, including one for an assault in 2006. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused has been in custody since 2 December 2025 and wishes to take up residential help. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2026
    Convictedgript.ie, first report
    Blackrock woman bit Garda over unknown brown substance - Gript

    Reports a guilty plea to assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, with a violent-behaviour charge taken into consideration. The court ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to 21 May. The incident date is not stated in the article.

    convicted, Jenna Murray Martin, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jenna Murray Martin