Man had assistance of Russian language interpreter in court
A MAN told Tullamore District Court he will pay compensation for smashing the window and door of a Tullamore bookmaker.
Speaking through a Russian language interpreter, Volodymyr Bykadorov (40), Convent of Mercy, Frankford, Kilcormac admitted causing €300 worth of damage to a door and window at Boyle Sports, William Street, Tullamore on November 7 last.
Mr Bykadorov, who told the court he was not working but was volunteering in Tullamore, pleaded guilty to that offence and to another of intoxication in a public place.
Sergeant Brendan Kearns said the man was highly intoxicated and a danger to himself when garda arrived.
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He had one previous conviction for public drunkenness dating from November last year.
Mr Bykadorov told Judge Andrew Cody he would pay compensation for the damage in a month.
Judge Cody remanded the accused on continuing bail for the payment of the money to January 7 next.
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