Man headbutted garda at train station in Laois
The man failed to appear before Portlaoise District Court
A garda was headbutted during an arrest at Portlaoise Train Station, a sitting of Portlaoise District Court was told.
Sam Garvey(25) of 156 The Park, Sallins Road, Naas, Co Kildare was accused of assault, public intoxication and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour at Portlaoise Train Station on March 4, 2022.
Counsel for the defendant said the matter was in court for finalisation. The defendant wasn’t present in court.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby explained that the incident had occurred at 9am when gardaí responded to a public order incident. He said the defendant had been verbally abusive and the train had to be stopped.
“Sergeant Quinn, he got a headbutt when he was trying to arrest the man,” he explained.
Counsel for the defendant said his client had since successfully completed a drug treatment programme.
Judge Andrew Cody asked what previous convictions the man had.
“He has very little,” replied Sgt Kirby, who said the man had a previous conviction for public intoxication in Naas and another for criminal damage.
Judge Cody fined the man €500 for the assault and a further €500 for engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. He said the public intoxication charge would be taken into consideration and he allowed the defendant six months to pay.