Probation report ordered for teen who 'became abusive' at Tipperary leisure centre
The court heard the teenage became abusive to staff and refused to identify himself to gardaí.
A teenager who became abusive to staff at a Tipperary leisure centre and refused to provide his details to gardaí has been remanded for the preparation of a probation report.
The juvenile, who cannot be identified due to his age, appeared before Nenagh District Court on Friday, June 12, in relation to an incident that occurred on July 4, 2024, when he was aged 15.
The court heard that gardaí were alerted at approximately 5.18pm to reports of a number of teenagers causing a disturbance at Tipperary County Council Leisure Centre on the Dublin Road in Nenagh.
Prosecuting Sergeant Cathal Godfrey said the defendant became abusive towards staff and subsequently refused to provide his name and date of birth when requested by gardaí.
The court heard the teenager had previously appeared before Portlaoise District Court in 2025 on a number of matters, including Section 8 theft offences, but had not come before the courts since.
Solicitor Liz McKeever said her client is now 17 years old, boxes four days a week and apologised for his “stupidity” on the day in question.
Judge Marie Keane requested a probation report and remanded the teenager on continuing bail to July 10.