17-year-old punched garda over 'marriage pressure'

A 17-year-old boy punched a garda because he was “under pressure” after eloping with and marrying a girl against her parents' wishes, a court has heard.

17-year-old punched garda over 'marriage pressure'

A 17-year-old boy punched a garda because he was “under pressure” after eloping with and marrying a girl against her parents' wishes, a court has heard.

The teenager pleaded guilty at the Children's Court today to public order offences, for engaging in a breach of the peace and failing to leave the vicinity in a peaceful manner, in Coolock, in north Dublin, on April 13 last. A charge for attacking the garda was withdrawn by the prosecution.

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