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Love/Hate actor famed for cat killing scene in court on drug rap
Summary
Leroy Harris, 19, a young actor known for a controversial cat‑killing scene in the TV series Love/Hate, appeared in Dublin District Court on 5 November 2013 charged with unlawful possession of cannabis worth €110 and having the drug for sale or supply. The alleged offence occurred at Sheriff Street on 14 October. Harris was stopped by Gardaí near his home and was brought to court in a red jumper, navy tracksuit bottoms and blue runners. He remained silent during the brief hearing and no plea was entered. Judge Cormac Dunne accepted jurisdiction, granted bail and legal aid, and adjourned the case to allow the prosecution to hand over a summary of its evidence. Harris is ordered to return in three weeks to enter a plea. The case is to be dealt with at district court level. The young actor is unemployed and has an address at Mariner's Port, Dublin.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Love/Hate actor famed for cat killing scene in court on drug rap. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of a quantity of cannabis worth €110, and having the drug for the purpose of sale or supply, at Sheriff Street, in north inner city Dublin, on October 14 last. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- October 14 Incident
- 2013-11-05 Publication
Why: Previously Harris earned a nomination for an award from the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) for his role in the RTE series "Prosperity" where he played the role a teenager bullied because he had a stammer. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: unlawful possession of a quantity of cannabis worth €110, and having the drug for the purpose of sale or supply, at Sheriff Street, in north inner city Dublin, on October 14 last (Alleged Or Contested)
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Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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