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Teen who attacked two gardai remanded on bail

Summary

Dylan Thomas, 19, was remanded on bail after pleading guilty to assaulting Garda Stephen Harte and Garda Keith Delaney on 2 May 2015. The incident occurred at Swords Town Park during a public order event. Thomas attacked the officers, punching and kicking them, and was handcuffed and taken to Swords Garda Station. While in custody he continued to be aggressive, striking Garda Harte's knee, which caused cartilage and ligament damage, requiring a brace and physiotherapy. Thomas was described as heavily intoxicated and a former schoolboy boxer. His defence cited a psychologist's report highlighting alcohol, possible cannabis use, and a lack of structure. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to 7 June, ordering a probation report and noting the report's call for intervention.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen who attacked two gardai remanded on bail. Charges or matters: assaulting Garda Stephen Harte causing him harm and assaulting Garda Keith Delaney on May 2, 2015. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• May 2, 2015 Adjournment
• June 7 Adjournment
• 2016-03-09 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Public Order Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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