Westmeath Archives

Teen Faces Justice After Violent Assaults on Care Workers in Westmeath

MULLINGAR, Ireland — A 16-year-old girl has admitted to threatening care workers during two alarming incidents last July in Westmeath. The case, which unfolded in Mullingar District Court, has raised concerns about youth violence and mental health issues among adolescents. On July 17, the girl confronted a group of female staff members, wielding a knife and expressing a disturbing desire to restrain them to test their escape abilities. When the workers resisted her demands, she …

Man Pleads Guilty in Circuit Court for Violent Disorder Incident in Westmeath

Carlow, Ireland – An Irish man, Ben Curry, of 29 Cill An Oir, Graiguecullen, appeared today before Mullingar’s Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to a case involving a violent incident at Dublin Gate Street in Athlone, Westmeath. Curry, along with three other males, was charged with committing violent disorder. During the court appearance, Curry’s defense barrister indicated his client’s intention to enter a guilty plea. Despite being in custody, Curry was given an ‘alibi …

Man on Bail for Violent Disorder Incidents in Longford Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Two Women in Westmeath

Athlone, Ireland – Ben Curry of Fossagh, Mount Temple, Moate, Co Westmeath, faced court proceedings in connection to two violent incidents in Longford while out on bail. The assaults on two women occurred on January 1 and May 23 at two different locations. In both instances, Curry pleaded guilty to charges of violent assault and robbery, culminating in significant physical and emotional harm to his victims. During the court proceedings, details emerged of Curry’s brutal …