Schizophrenia-Afflicted Man Jailed After Assaulting Police Officer in Irish Courthouse
Castlebar, Ireland — A 38-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia, Domhnall Cosgrave, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after assaulting a Garda officer by pulling her hair out during a court proceeding. The incident took place on April 18, 2024, at the Castlebar courthouse. Cosgrave, who has a history of mental health issues and chronic cannabis use, was involved in the violent altercation in full view of a judge. He forcibly grabbed Garda Katie …