‘You’re a dog and I’m fabulous’ – Woman abused gardaí during Wicklow restaurant row, court hears
The Wicklow PeopleA Dublin woman who told gardaí they were “dogs” and described herself as “fabulous” during a dispute with restaurant staff over an unpaid bill has been fined €500
Ogheneyoma Ughwubrusi (24), with an address at Wainsfort Park, Terenure, Dublin 6, appeared at a sitting of Bray District Court for a hearing.
She pleaded not guilty to one count of public intoxication and one count of using or engaging in threatening behaviour.
Garda Brennan of Bray Garda Station testified that in May 2025 gardaí responded to a disturbance at the Martello Bar and Restaurant.
The court was told that when gardaí arrived Ms Ughwubrusi was “fighting” with restaurant staff over the non-payment of her food and alcohol bill.
Gda Brennan stated that the accused had a strong smell of alcohol and that her eyes were dilated. She was placed under arrest and cautioned.
When Ughwubrusi was cautioned she replied: “I’m not paying for anything, do you not have anything better to do,” adding: “You’re a dog and I’m fabulous.”
A statement of complaint from the Martello was taken in relation to the alleged theft, but it was noted by the prosecution that no staff were in court to give evidence.
During cross-examination, counsel for the defendant, Nick Revilles BL, instructed by Tracy Horan Solicitors, questioned why gardaí arrived at the scene. Gda Brennan said gardaí had received reports of a woman arguing with staff after stating she was not going to pay.
Ms Ughwubrusi told the sitting of Bray District Court that she had an issue with her bill after requesting it. She alleged that the waitress struggled with English and had added extra food to the bill that she and her friends did not order.
Ughwubrusi also said that Gda Brennan was “aggressive” and claimed she could not have been drunk as she does not consume alcohol.
Judge David Kennedy convicted her on both counts and fined her €500, with four months to pay.
Defence counsel said that Ms Ughwubrusi is a young care worker, before requesting that legal aid be granted, including for two other charges that had been struck out after he had already established a defence.
Judge Kennedy granted legal aid for the matters before the court but refused counsel’s request for the charges that had been struck out.