AN All Blacks supporter who got drunk and “buckled” the doors of a Dublin restaurant after Friday’s rugby match has been spared jail.
Andrew Morrison, 30, a New Zealander working in London in digital marketing for the Commonwealth Games, had come over to see his team play against Ireland in the Aviva Stadium.
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Caleb Clarke of the All Blacks and Irish player Bundee Aki during the match at Aviva Stadium on November 8Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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Irish player Bundee Aki during the gameCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But he later got arrested and appeared at Dublin District Court.
Morrison pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to the double doors of the Fabis Grill restaurant on Parnell Street, Dublin 1, and being intoxicated to such an extent he was a danger to himself and others.
Garda Michael Reilly told Judge Dermot Dempsey the accused was arrested in the early hours of Saturday and made no reply when charged with the offences.
He objected to bail being granted to the rugby supporter, who has an address at Toronto House, Canary Wharf, London.
However, Judge Dempsey noted from defence solicitor Holly Laher that Morrison, who did not give evidence, was pleading guilty.
Ms Laher asked the judge to note her client had no previous convictions and was willing to make restitution.
Following a recess, the case resumed with him handing over €500 to cover the damage, with Morrison’s solicitor stressing that he was apologetic.
“Stand up so I can look at you, this brave All Black,” the judge ordered, swiftly adding: “Take your hands out of your pockets.”
He noted compensation was duly paid and then imposed a €100 fine.
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