A man was arrested after he managed to pass gardai on patrol - while there was a warrant out after he missed court dates.
Officers attached to the Detective Unit in Gorey, Co Wexford were out on duty on Good Friday in the town.
A man aged in his 40s who was wanted for interview in relation to suspected criminal activity happened to pass by - leading to the immediate arrest.
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A Garda spokesperson explained: "He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The man was interviewed in relation to crimes of Aggravated Burglary, Assault, Burglary and Thefts which occurred in Gorey, Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Tullow, Rathvilly and Waterford.
"Warrants issued for his arrest for failing to appear in court previously were also executed.
"The man was charged and held until he appeared in court on the 15th of April. He was remanded in custody to appear before the court at a later date."
There's precedent for the arrest when you look at the law as well.
Citizens Information tells us that if you don’t turn up in court on the adjourned date, and the judge is satisfied you were given reasonable notice of the adjourned hearing, the court can:
- Issue a warrant for your arrest to bring you to court, or
- Go ahead with the hearing in your absence
In this case, the warrant was issued and executed.
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