Judge praises brave prison officer who was kicked and punched in fight intervention
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A prisoner charged with assault of a Prisoner Officer at the Midlands Prison received a five month sentence at Portlaoise district court last Thursday.
Martin Kelly (34) of 21 Church Avenue, Castlecomer appeared via videolink.
Sgt JJ Kirby told the court that on June 22, 2019 at the Midlands Prison Portlaoise at 11am Prison Officer Scales intervened in a fight between a number of prisoners.
Kicks and punches were thrown at him. Martin Kelly’s co-accused had pleaded guilty and paid €500 in compensation.
A victim impact report was available to the court.