Named alleged gardai attacker allowed return to live in Galway
Solicitor Michael Cunningham told the court his client has been living at an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in Dublin but that is no longer available to him
A man accused of assaulting two gardaí can return to live in Galway but has been warned by a judge not to come to negative attention.
At Galway District Court, Judge Fiona Lydon granted an application from Jihad Rakibi (32) to vary the terms of his bail to allow him reside in Galway.
Rakibi is charged with assaulting two gardai at a garda station and obstructing a garda in Eyre Square last month.
Solicitor Michael Cunningham told the court his client has been living at an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in Dublin but that is no longer available to him.
Mr Cunningham said Rakibi has friends in Galway and the prospect of a place to stay.
Sergeant Joanne McGhee said there was no objection to the application but the accused must continue to abide by other conditions of his bail including staying away from Renmore.
Judge Lydon granted the application and told Rakibi that the court noted the offences he is charged with and he must abide by the law.
Judge Lydon said the accused must not come to any attention and people who allegedly assault gardaí are not welcome in Galway.
Jihad Rakibi, with a former address at Goirtin, Renmore, is charged that at Eyre Square om September 28, 2026 he willfully obstructed Garda Cian O'Boyle, a peace officer acting in the execution of his duty.
That alleged offence is contrary to section 19 of the Public Order Act.
He also faces two charges of assault contrary to section 2 of the Non Fatal Offences Against The Person Act.
It is alleged that on September 28, 2026 at Garda north Western regional headquarters, Murrough, he assaulted Garda Cian O'Boyle and Garda Aaron Kinsella.
Judge Lydon remanded Rakibi on bail to appear again on November 11.
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