Gardai claim they were falsely imprisoned in Portarlington

Two people have been sent for trial in connection with an incident where gardai were allegedly falsely imprisoned in Portarlington. 

Bombo Hamisi, 55, of 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington is accused of falsely imprisoning three gardai at his address on March 20, 2021. 

Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served with a Book of Evidence on the defendant in relation to the charges at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. 

Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid for two counsel and sent the defendant forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. 

Rita Hamisi, 51, also of 16 Waterfront Apartments, Portarlington is accused of obstructing two peace officers at her address on March 20, 2021. She was also served with a Book of Evidence by Sgt Hughes.

Judge Andrew Cody sent the defendant forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. He granted legal aid for one counsel.