Galway garda 'blacked out' after local man allegedly assaulted him
The accused of also charged with a public intoxication offence and a breach of the peace
A garda momentarily lost consciousness after he was allegedly assaulted in Galway City Centre, a court has heard.
John Kilmartin (30), with an address at Aggard, Craughwell, is charged with assault causing harm to Garda Padraic Barrett at Cross Street on September 21, 2025.
The alleged office is contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Act as amended by the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. The accused of also charged with a public intoxication offence and a breach of the peace.
At Galway District Court, Sergeant Damien Prendergast said the DPP directed summary disposal of the case in the District Court.
Sgt Prendergast said he had a black and white photograph of the injury sustained by Garda Barrett and would need more complete medical evidence before the court could decide on jurisdiction.
The sergeant said he could tell the court the incident involved an alleged assault on a garda during which the alleged victim experienced a "momentary loss of consciousness".
Judge Fiona Lydon adjourned the case to October 5 for further medical evidence.
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