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07 Nov 2025

Man arrested after several people involved in altercation in Offaly

Man arrested after several people involved in altercation in Offaly

Man arrested after several people involved in verbal altercation in Offaly

Man arrested after several people involved in verbal altercation in Offaly

A man was arrested by gardai in Offaly after several people were involved in a verbal altercation in the county.

Gardaí were called to the scene of a verbal altercation between several people on a road in Macregol, Birr on Saturday morning, October 11, at 2.30am.

“A concerned local rang us about the altercation,” a Garda spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added, "when we got there we dispersed those involved. However, an intoxicated male came out of a residence, shouting and roaring at the Guards. He was arrested for threatening behaviour and intoxication in public.”

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