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Sunday World
4 hours ago
- Sunday World
Fisherman jailed after gouging ‘dirty big scratch' into garda's car
Vincent Hendy (47) deliberately scraped the car that turned out to belong to an officer who had stopped off to take his children for ice-cream A FISHERMAN who thought he had a 'God-given right' to park in a public space outside his seaside home has been jailed for using a garden hoe to gouge a 'dirty big scratch' into an off-duty garda's car. Vincent Hendy (47) deliberately scraped the car that turned out to belong to an officer who had stopped off to take his children for ice-cream nearby, a court heard. Hendy, a father-of-four, had denied causing the damage but Judge John Hughes found him guilty at Dublin District Court and sentenced him to five months in prison, with another month suspended. The victim, Mick O'Shea, said he parked his car at East Pier, Howth, on May 24 last year to bring his three children to an ice cream shop. There was a traffic cone in the parking spot but it was a public space, so he moved it and placed it on the footpath. He returned an hour later, drove 20 metres to the public toilets and when he got out he noticed a scrape 'the full width' of the driver's side door, 'like someone had used a sharp object to gouge it.' The damage, valued at €450, had not been there before and he had no collision, he said. Barrister Paul Larkin Coyle, defending, asked him why CCTV showed he did not react when he returned to his car. Mr O'Shea said he had not noticed the damage at that stage and he denied that the damage could have happened after he drove off. The court heard the footage was from Hendy's security camera and gardai got it when they went to search the house on June 12. Garda David Kernan said he was accompanied by council dog handlers because the accused had 'multiple German Shepherds," and the public order unit was also there 'on standby if needed to maintain safety.' Mr Larkin Coyle said it was a 'significant garda response" for a criminal damage case and Hendy maintained he was aggressively confronted, which Garda Kernan denied. Vincent Hendy The garda said the CCTV showed the accused, carrying a large gardening hoe, was the only person who passed the car in the time it was damaged. Hendy denied any physical interaction with the car. He told the court he was returning from shopping in Woodie's, parked 'in the middle of the road' and retrieved his items from his own car. He saw Mr O'Shea's car and 'walked past, that is all.' He denied that he 'angled the hoe' at the car and said he would have felt it if he made contact. He said he put a traffic cone outside his house because he wanted to keep his car within view of his CCTV, due to 'anti-social behaviour' and cars getting damaged. He denied having a 'grievance' about anyone moving the cone, saying 'people do it every day.' 'I don't think he was reckless at all, I think it was intentional, I think he meant to scrape the car,' Judge Hughes said, convicting Hendy. 'I think you perfectly intended to do this because as far as you are concerned, this is your parking spot and you put out the cone because you think you have a God-given right to park in that spot. This has nothing to do with public order out on the street.' The accused decided 'for whatever reason' he would damage the car, the judge said. 'Mr O'Shea was simply going for an ice cream with his kids and that day was ruined when he came back to find a dirty big scratch down the side of his car," he added. Recognisances were set in the event of an appeal. Vincent Hendy Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 2nd
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Precious Golden Retriever-German Shepherd Puppy Mix Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere
Precious Golden Retriever-German Shepherd Puppy Mix Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere originally appeared on PetHelpful. Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds are two of the most iconic dog breeds around. One of them is known for their unwavering loyalty, while the other is famous for their highly protective nature. But what if you could combine these two breeds into one? What would a Golden Shepherd be like? A golden ray of protection? A wickedly smart canine companion with permanently velvety puppy ears, a goofy demeanor, and an adorable love of water? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! All of these things can be true; they can be real, for as this heartwarming video shows, Golden Shepherds are real, and when you follow this one from his adorable puppyhood to his glorious adulthood, you will know how wonderful these dogs really are. The adorable Golden Shepherd in this video goes by the name of Bear. According to this video, his mama was a German Shepherd, and his daddy was a Golden Retriever. As a result of this unique lineage, Bear grew up with two distinctive canine personalities mixed into one very beautiful and eclectic body. He has a classic Golden Retriever head and the fluffy coat with the typical fur colors of a German this video puts it, Bear is 'built like protection, vibes like sunshine.' Watching him lie around on his comfy bed, looking around the room, he gives off the total 'hey, does everyone want to be my friend?' vibes of a Golden Retriever. Dogs really don't get much more adorable than this! This other video really demonstrates this dog's dual nature. Out and about in the world during a car ride, notice how alert they are, diligently scanning the horizon, always on the lookout for anything. But once they are back home safe and sound, their goofy Golden Retriever side comes out to play. And what is their toy of choice in this instance? Why, it is a red little cherry tomato. Unsurprisingly, this tiny cherry tomato proves to be quite entertaining, especially with how adorable Bear is while he plays with it! Bear, the Golden Shepherd, is without a doubt an exceptionally adorable canine companion. With his silly disposition and beautiful coat that looks like well-toasted bread, we think it's safe to say that this fur baby is stealing hearts everywhere! Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips. Precious Golden Retriever-German Shepherd Puppy Mix Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
Metro Police seeks dogs for training
THE Durban Metro Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in sourcing dogs to be trained as police dogs. 'We specifically require German Shepherds and Malinois breeds, preferably between the ages of 18 months to two years old. It is crucial that the dogs meet certain criteria to be considered for training within the police structure. However, if a dog does not meet the necessary standards, it will be returned to the owner. 'Your co-operation and contribution will be greatly appreciated and will go a long way in assisting the efforts of preventing crime in the dedicated police force,' said spokesperson for Durban Metro Police, Colonel Boysie Zungu. Should one wish to donate a dog that meets the requirements, please contact Lt. Col. Raoof on 083 261 4315 or Inspector Hammond on 071 515 5990. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
Metro Police seek German Shepherds and Malinois for K9 Force
THE Durban Metro Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in sourcing dogs to be trained as police dogs. 'We specifically require German Shepherds and Malinois breeds, preferably between the ages of 18 months to two years old. It is crucial that the dogs meet certain criteria to be considered for training within the police structure. However, if a dog does not meet the necessary standards, it will be returned to the owner. 'Your co-operation and contribution will be greatly appreciated and will go a long way in assisting the efforts of preventing crime in the dedicated police force,' said spokesperson for Durban Metro Police, Colonel Boysie Zungu. Should one wish to donate a dog that meets the requirements, please contact Lt. Col. Raoof on 083 261 4315 or Inspector Hammond on 071 515 5990. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
Durban Metro Police call on public to donate dogs for K9 Unit Training
THE Durban Metro Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in sourcing dogs to be trained as police dogs. 'We specifically require German Shepherds and Malinois breeds, preferably between the ages of 18 months to two years old. It is crucial that the dogs meet certain criteria to be considered for training within the police structure. However, if a dog does not meet the necessary standards, it will be returned to the owner. 'Your co-operation and contribution will be greatly appreciated and will go a long way in assisting the efforts of preventing crime in the dedicated police force,' said spokesperson for Durban Metro Police, Colonel Boysie Zungu. Should one wish to donate a dog that meets the requirements, please contact Lt. Col. Raoof on 083 261 4315 or Inspector Hammond on 071 515 5990. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
