Man jailed for six years for assaults on 75-year-old neighbour and 17-year-old girl
The man in his 70s told the court in his victim impact statement: “I will now be in fear forever. I don’t feel safe in my home.”
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The man in his 70s told the court in his victim impact statement: “I will now be in fear forever. I don’t feel safe in my home.”
Videos shared on social media showed protesters and police clashing outside Downing Street.
Gardaí said they will continue to monitor the situation.
The majority of healthcare staff attacked were nurses.
Local gardaí have been attempting to keep a lid on the feud.
A number of women have been subjected to violent attacks in recent weeks.
Detective chief superintendent Declan Daly said no sex worker who comes forward will face prosecution.
Those who fell victim to physical attacks included library staff, park workers as well as street cleaners.
Both victims received minor injuries.
A senior union official has said the situation has improved considerably recently, but the numbers have been described as “deeply concerned”.
Members of specialist Garda units are trained in the use of Tasers but they’re not widely used here.
Officers in Portlaoise and Enniscorthy are investigating.
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Greyhound Household has released video footage of Dublin residents verbally abusing staff members.
The Commissioner was responding to personal stories of gardai who had been attacked, including one who needed 22 staples in his elbow.
An internal dispute about two motions being removed from the GRA’s agenda is also likely to boil over this week.
It found that 3% of prison staff (93 people) were directly assaulted by prisoners in 2015.
Frontline employees have to work in very difficult environments.
Gardaí have launched a public awareness campaign to reduce assaults.
Five units of the Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene to try and contain the blaze.
Representatives say current legislation is not enough of a deterrent for violent criminals.
There were 100 violent incidents at Oberstown last year.
A union representing workers in Intreo offices said these employees need greater protection.
Some gardaí still suffer the physical and psychological effects of assaults decades after.
“Thieves take advantage of us at this time of year as they know we may be distracted.”
So far this year there have been more than 50 assaults by prisoners on staff.
The separate incident saw both men suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The head of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has said an increase in attacks has happened in recent years.
The Prison Officers Association says the wrong message is being sent out to prisoners.
In many cases offenders get off with suspended sentences or community service, they say.
Minister Paschal Donohoe said that Ireland is “a very safe destination” for tourists.
A video has emerged purportedly showing a teenage girl naked and surrounded by dozens of men in Tahrir Square during the inauguration celebrations.
Gardaí say it would combat the growing issue of members of the force being assaulted.
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The figures show that there were also 15 harassment and related offences carried out by people out on bail.
Gardaí say the number is in line with previous events this size.
The 83-year-old former broadcaster admitted to 14 charges of indecently assaulting girls as young as nine.
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