Man pleads guilty to attack on judge and security guard

A man has pleaded guilty to attacking a senior judge and a security guard at the Four Courts.

Gardaí from the Bridewell station were called to the court building on December 1 last and arrested a young male in connection with an alleged assault on Mr Justice Anthony Barr and a security man.

Eoin McGinn, aged 23, from Liscarne Gardens, Clondalkin, Dublin, faces three charges at Dublin District Court in connection with the alleged incident.