Woman damaged ex partner’s Audi

A woman appeared in court accused of damaging her ex partner’s car.

Emma Williams, 37, of 18 Woodgrove Lawns, Portlaoise admitted damaging the rear wheel arch and passenger side door of an Audi A6 on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise on December 15, 2020. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the accused was identified causing the damage on CCTV by her ex partner. He said the damage was in the region of €500. 

Aine Rushe BL said her client had brought €300 to court. She said the woman is employed and had some mental health issues. She said the woman is apologetic. 

Judge Andrew Cody said the €300 was to be handed over. 

“This is a deliberate act of vandalism to an ex partner,” he said.

 He adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court to July 13 for payment of the balance of €200.