Man Drives Through Church Grounds Recklessly

Man Charged After Church Ground Ramming

Dean Beattie who is 31 and from Glenvale Road in the city has appeared in court on Wednesday charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Beattie was also charged with driving while unfit due to drink or drugs and having diazepam on the same date.

He was remanded into custody with judge he presented a clear and present danger to the public. After Police recognised him on Tuesday and knew he was disqualified they attempted to stop him. He then recklessly drove through church grounds at St. Eugene's Cathedral where another car was attempting to block his exit. It's reported he rammed into another car before Police was able to capture him.

He will appear in court again on 12 February.