A STUDENT escaped from handcuffs and tried to kick gardaí when she became violent after being arrested in a disturbance outside a Dublin hotel. Abigail Rush (21) had to be pepper sprayed during the incident that happened after she drank alcohol while on medication, a court heard. Rush, of Seachnaill Place, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour, obstruction and violent behaviour in Kevin Street Garda Station. On the way to the garda station she freed herself from handcuffs and gardaí had to stop the van. At the garda station she refused to use water to wash her eyes and tried to kick an officer.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2021 09:49 UTC