Man drove jeep into fire and assaulted three gardaí

A man who drove a car onto a bonfire at Halloween while drunk, then assaulted three gardaí, has been given a chance to overcome his drug addiction by a judge.

Darren McKevitt, aged 26, of St Peter’s Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to arson of a car, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance, and three counts of assault at Durrow Road, Crumlin on October 31, 2014.

He also pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen Toyota Avensis, a stolen PSV certificate, Irish driving license, and insurance certificate, and unlawful possession of a stun gun all at Cushlawn Park, Tallaght, on November 24, 2014.