Dublin man fined after gardaí found him sleeping on Wicklow bowling alley steps
The Wicklow PeopleA man has been fined €150 after gardaí found him sleeping on the steps of Bray Bowl in the early hours of the morning
Derek Hoey (47), with an address at Donaghmede Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13, appeared at Bray District Court charged with one count of public order.
Mr Hoey was unrepresented as his solicitor is currently taking part in the withdrawal of legal aid services.
He informed Judge David Kennedy that he is currently in custody due to “a corrupt taxi driver” but wanted to plead guilty.
Sergeant Mick Dee said that on Thursday, August 13, on Quinnsborough Road, Bray, gardaí arrested the accused while he was sleeping on the steps of Bray Bowl as he was “a danger to himself and others”.
It was noted that at the time of his arrest, Mr Hoey was “unsteady on his feet” and had a strong smell of alcohol.
The court heard that Mr Hoey has 38 previous convictions, including for public order offences and assault causing harm.
Judge David Kennedy fined Hoey €150 and gave him four months to pay.