Kildare man fined for verbally abusing security in well-known shopping centre

A Milltown resident was fined for verbally abusing security guards working in a well-known County Kildare shopping centre.

John Casey, of 3126 Fenview Heights in Milltown, was convicted of the offence at Naas District Court on Thursday, June 8 last.

Gardaí told the judge that on February 19, 2021, the 38-year-old became involved in an argument with security guards who were working at the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge.

It was heard that Mr Casey was intoxicated at the time of the offence, and used racist and homophobic language towards the security members.

In addition, he threatened to assault one of them.

Judge Zaidan imposed a fine of €750 on Mr Casey, and gave him three months to pay it.