Abuse of gardaí 'a serious societal issue' as it undermines their standing in public — judge

Cork teenager verbally abused gardaí, using the words, 'c***' and 'w***er', when they approached him in relation to the unauthorised taking of a car, court heard

Evan Crean of St Colmcille’s Road, Gurranabraher, Cork, pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. File picture

The verbal abuse of a member of An Garda Síochána is a serious matter for society as it could undermine the standing of gardaí in public.

Judge Colm Roberts said at Cork District Court: “It undermines the standing of An Garda Síochána in public so it is a serious societal issue.”