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Lithuanian who pretended to be guard before attacking real officer promises to quit drinking

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Tautvydas Tamulis, a 30‑year‑old Lithuanian resident of Ashbourne, pleaded guilty to assaulting Garda Patrick O'Rourke in Finglas on 30 June 2015. Tamulis admitted he had consumed a bottle and a half of spirits before the incident and that his memory of the event was "sketchy at best." He was charged with gouging the Garda's eyes and punching him, actions that left the officer unfit for work for several days but caused no long‑term damage. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a two‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence, suspended in full on strict conditions, warning Tamulis that failure to abstain from alcohol would result in imprisonment. Tamulis promised to quit drinking and entered a bond to keep the peace. The case highlighted his 25 prior district court convictions, including dangerous driving causing serious harm.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lithuanian who pretended to be guard before attacking real officer promises to quit drinking. Charges or matters: assaulting Garda Patrick O'Rourke causing him harm in Finglas village on June 30, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 30, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-12-01 Publication

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Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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