Drunk teen spat in Garda’s face while being arrested
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
An 18-year-old girl spat into the face of an arresting Garda when she was being arrested for being drunk and a nuisance at Eyre Square.
The teenager was shouting and trying to fight with others when the Gardaí arrived on the scene at 8.30pm on January 17 last.
Judge Valerie Corcoran was told at Galway District Court that the young woman was a danger to herself and others and had to be arrested. While the arrest was taking place she spat in a Garda’s face and kicked him in the leg.
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