Laois woman struck Garda on leg

A woman struck a garda on the leg, Portlaoise court heard last week. 

Before the court was Angela Donovan, 56, of 3 Maisonettes, Crow Lane, Portarlington who was charged with assault at 3 Beech Court, Crow Lane on November 4, 2020. 

Sgt JJ Kirby told the court that Gardaí were called to a disturbance at that address on the date in question. 

Ms Donovan was intoxicated. She  struck a garda on the leg. She had to be pepper sprayed and arrested. 

Appearing for Ms Donovan, solicitor Josphine Fitzpatrick said she appreciated she had been a nuisance. She had lashed out intending to hit another party, but had caught the garda. 

She had been endeavouring to catch the other party. 

She had €50 in compensation for being a nuisance. 

Judge Catherine Staines fined her €100.