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Man who assaulted garda outside court is remanded in custody

Summary

Fayed Azeez, 20, of Lucan, was remanded in custody until 10 July after pleading guilty to one count of assault causing harm at Blanchardstown District Court on 6 September 2022. The incident occurred when a security guard warned that youths were fighting outside the courthouse. Azeez arrived with a hammer and a metal gas canister, raised his fists threateningly, and moved toward another male. The injured party, who was assisting a colleague, intervened, took the hammer, and placed Azeez under arrest. Azeez resisted, grabbing the victim's arm and attempting to pull her hands away, resulting in bruising on her left arm. No victim impact statement was available. Azeez had no prior convictions. The Director of Public Prosecution sought summary disposal, but the District Court refused jurisdiction. The investigating Garda and defence lawyer agreed that Azeez had not used or threatened the victim with the hammer and that he was attempting to help a cousin.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who assaulted garda outside court is remanded in custody. Charges or matters: one count of assault causing harm at Blanchardstown District Court on September 6, 2022. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• September 6, 2022 Incident
• July 10 Incident
• 2023-07-06 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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