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.
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Three months in prison and off road for dangerous driving
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A man charged with dangerous driving was disqualifed and given three months in prison at Thursday s sitting of Portlaoise district court.
Patrick Kerry of 74 Cherrygrove, Portlaoise appeared via video link.
Sgt JJ Kirby noted the new charge of dangerous driving.
The court heard that Mr Kerry was in custody on other matters and directions from the DPP were awaited on these.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of dangerous driving.
Sgt Kirby outlined to the court that on February 22, 2021 at 12.25am at the Link Road, Portlaoise Gardai observed a silver Opel Corsa.
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