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Dublin supporter told garda he would 'loaf the head off her' after day of drinking
Summary
A Dublin man pleaded guilty at Swords District Court to threatening and abusive behaviour following an incident at a public house on September 22nd, 2013. Damien Murtagh, aged 28, of Clonee, Dublin 17, also admitted violent behaviour at Swords Garda Station and refusing to provide gardaí with his name and address. Garda Elaine Duffy gave evidence that Murtagh became verbally abusive in the pub car park after being asked to leave due to intoxication, making threats towards her and other members. The court heard Murtagh had consumed considerable alcohol while attending an All-Ireland football final. He has 21 previous convictions including six for public order offences. His defence solicitor submitted that Murtagh's memory of events remained unclear and he acknowledged his behaviour was unacceptable. Judge Dermot Dempsey remanded him on continuing bail until April for a Probation and Welfare Report, indicating consideration of 240 hours community service in place of two months imprisonment if deemed suitable.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin supporter told garda he would 'loaf the head off her' after day of drinking. Charges or matters: using threatening and abusive behaviour and being intoxicated at The Old Boro pub in Swords on September 22nd, 2013; violent behaviour at Swords Garda Station and refusing to give gardai his name and address. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 22nd, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-02-10 Publication
Why: Garda Elaine Duffy gave evidence at Swords District Court that she was called to the pub after complaints were made by staff that they had asked Murtagh to leave because he was too drunk but he refused to leave the pub's car park. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: using threatening and abusive behaviour and being intoxicated at The Old Boro pub in Swords on September 22nd, 2013; violent behaviour at Swords Garda Station and refusing to give gardai his name and address (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said he would consider handing Murtagh 240 hours community service in lieu of two months in prison if he is deemed suitable by the Probation Services.; Judge Dermot Dempsey remanded Murtagh on continuing bail until April for a Probation & Welfare Report.
Places mentioned
- Latchfield Drive
- violent behaviour at Swords Garda Station
- Swords
- Swords
- Swords District Court
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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