A man threatened to shoot Gardaí in a drunken incident in the city center, the court said

Dublin District Court learned that Dikizeco Pedro, 42, had no gun and could not have carried out the threat.

Pedro, a resident of Latchford Place, Clonee, pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive and abusive conduct.

Dublin District Court heard that Gardaí were on duty in O’Connell Street on August 5 when they encountered the accused.

He was heavily intoxicated and declared he was going to shoot the Gardaí. He was arrested.

Pedro had 21 criminal records, a Garda sergeant said.

The defendant was not found with any firearms and was unable to carry out the threat, his attorney said.

Pedro had separated from his wife and the offense resulted from him becoming homeless and abusing alcohol, the lawyer said. He was now attempting to seek treatment.

He asked Judge Bryan Smyth to be as lenient as possible under the circumstances.

Judge Smyth said the fine could be paid in a lump sum or in installments.

He granted free legal aid to the defendant, who was on welfare.