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16/01/2013
Man In Court Over Thomond Park Banana Incident
A man has appeared in court in Limerick charged in connection with an incident at Thomond Park stadium, when a banana was thrown at international French defender Gael Clichy.
There was international public outrage after the Manchester City player tweeted about the incident following the glamour tie between the Premier League champions and Limerick City in last August.
Kelvin Reynolds, 20, of Pinewood Avenue, Caherdavin, Limerick, appeared on two charges arising out of the alleged incident at Limerick District Court
The 20-year-old is charged with engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace on 5 August last.
He is also charged with assaulting Sargeant Caimin Treacy contrary to Section 2 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act, on the same date.
Solicitor Sarah Ryan was assigned to represent Reynolds who was granted free legal aid.
Judge Eugene O'Kelly adjourned the case until April 10th next.
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There was international public outrage after the Manchester City player tweeted about the incident following the glamour tie between the Premier League champions and Limerick City in last August.
Kelvin Reynolds, 20, of Pinewood Avenue, Caherdavin, Limerick, appeared on two charges arising out of the alleged incident at Limerick District Court
The 20-year-old is charged with engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace on 5 August last.
He is also charged with assaulting Sargeant Caimin Treacy contrary to Section 2 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act, on the same date.
Solicitor Sarah Ryan was assigned to represent Reynolds who was granted free legal aid.
Judge Eugene O'Kelly adjourned the case until April 10th next.
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