Probation for ex-graveyard worker (22)
BEHAVED VIOLENTLY AT STATION
A CLAUSTROPHOBIC former graveyard worker who behaved violently at a Fingal garda station has been awarded the Probation Act after making a charitable contribution.
Jason Flood, Portland Row, North Strand, appeared before Judge Patrick Brady at Swords District Court last week.
Flood, who is 22, had earlier pleaded guilty to violent behaviour at Malahide Garda Station, under the Dublin Police Act. Garda Mark Keane had previously told the court that he had arrested the defendant on February 2nd at 2.20pm and brought him to Malahide Garda Station. The court heard Flood had been charged and had made no reply and Garda Keane added the accused had no previous convictions.
Flood's solicitor had told the court their client wished to apologise to gardaí and regretted his actions on the night.
'He suffers from claustrophobia and on the night a doctor was called, who gave him valium,' the solicitor said. 'He has a fear of confined spaces, which resulted in him reacting in this manner on the night.
'He left school at 16 and last worked at Glasnevin Cemetery. He apologises to the court and has never been in trouble before.' Judge Brady ordered Flood to make a charitable contribution of € 250 to the local St Vincent de Paul branch and adjourned the case. Last week, Flood made the € 250 payment and Judge Brady awarded the Probation Act.
