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Nurse told to 'stay out of trouble' following violent behaviour at garda station

Summary

On 18 March, 31‑year‑old nurse Theophilus Annum Tetty, of Mulgrave Street, Dún Laoghaire, was arrested for a public order offence after becoming intoxicated on the N81 Tallaght Bypass. He was taken to Tallaght Garda Station where he became aggressive, spat at the Perspex screen of the public counter hatch and caused damage. The court heard that the incident led to two charges: criminal damage and violent behaviour in a garda station. Defence counsel said Tetty was experiencing an acute period of intense stress, which contributed to his conduct. He has no prior convictions and works as a nurse. The judge, Patricia McNamara, noted his clean record, cooperation and medical circumstances, and warned him to "stay out of trouble". She ordered him to engage with restorative justice services, to pay €150 compensation to the station, and to submit a full medical report. He remains on continuing bail until 16 January, when his progress will be reviewed.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Nurse told to 'stay out of trouble' following violent behaviour at garda station. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 18 March Incident
• 16 January Adjournment
• 2025-11-12 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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