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06 Sept 2025

Leitrim man charged in court over incident at Russian Embassy

Leitrim man charged  in court over incident at Russian Embassy

Desmond Wisley outside the Russian Embassy yesterday

Desmond Wisley, aged 49 and with an address at Tully, Ballinamore, Leitrim, was charged with dangerous driving and criminal damage at Tallaght District Court this morning.

Mr Wisley appeared in court in relation to the incident at the Russian Embassy in Dublin yesterday, Monday March 8.

A viral video showed the Wisley ecclesiastical supplies transport truck reverse into the gates of the Russian Embassy.

Mr Wisley; a married man and father was released on bail. 

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