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Eight gardaí needed to restrain man at station after he tried to hit officer

Summary

A man who attempted to punch a garda while being taken to Tallaght Garda Station has been sent for a probation report. Deividas Subacius (46) pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour, intoxication, and violent behaviour on 2 November last year. The court heard that Gardaí were responding to a domestic incident when they encountered Subacius outside an apartment block. He was highly intoxicated, aggressive, and shouted abuse at the officers. During the arrest, he attempted to strike a garda in the back on the way to the station, requiring eight officers to restrain him. Upon arrival at the station, it took eight Gardaí to subdue him and place him in a cell. Subacius has nine previous convictions, including eight for public order and one for assault. Judge Karen Dowling ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter to 6 March, 2026.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Eight gardaí needed to restrain man at station after he tried to hit officer. Charges or matters: threatening and abusive behaviour, intoxication, and violent behaviour on 2 November last. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2 November Incident
• 6 March Adjournment
• 2025-12-09 Publication

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Topics

Public Order Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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