Brendan Cashin fined after threatening to stab police at Gosford

A foul-mouthed eshay who threatened to stab police and launched a barrage of abuse at officers at Gosford Station has been slammed by a magistrate – in a very astute way.

Brendan Cashin, 24, was fined in the Gosford Local Court for hurling abuse at police. Picture: Facebook

A foul-mouthed eshay who threatened to stab police and launched a barrage of abuse at officers at Gosford Station has been slammed by a magistrate – in a very astute way.

Brendan Cashin, 24, pleaded guilty in Gosford Local Court on Thursday to behaving offensively in a public place, intimidating police, and destroying property.

On April 23 this year, Cashin was at Gosford Railway Station when he got off a bus without appearing to tap off his Opal card.

Police witnessed the incident and asked Cashin to produce his card. At that point, officers recognised him from a previous encounter just weeks earlier.

When asked again to hand over his Opal card so checks could be carried out, Cashin refused and allegedly shouted, “f--- you, c--t,” in a loud and aggressive tone.

According to court documents, he continued to act aggressively and refused to cooperate, yelling repeatedly: “F--- you, you gronk c---s.”

Despite warnings that his behaviour constituted further offences and he would be fined, Cashin responded, “I don’t give a f---, c--t.”

He was placed under arrest and instructed to sit on the ground.

While being taken into custody, he threatened officers, saying: “If I see you out on the streets, motherf---er, bro, we’re on – word, it’s on.” He then added: “Brah, if I was known for knives, I would’ve put it in yous, ya dogs.”

Due to his ongoing aggression, police handcuffed Cashin for his own and their safety. He eventually complied and sat on the ground.

When officers checked his Opal card, it returned a response of “card use not compliant”.

While being transported to Gosford Police Station, officers heard a scraping noise from the back of the caged vehicle.

Brendan Cashin, 24, was fined in the Gosford Local Court for yelling abuse at cops. Picture: Facebook

Upon inspection, Cashin was found using his handcuffs to scratch into the Perspex divider.

Cashin’s lawyer told the court that police didn’t deserve to be sworn at or threatened, but noted his client’s criminal history was relatively limited.

“He’s been actively thinking about improving his job prospects and preparing for a productive adult life,” the lawyer said.

Magistrate Kirralee Perry noted Cashin’s prior dealings with police and condemned his conduct.

“I don’t know what happened on this day… they don’t deserve to be sworn at,” she said.

“Hopefully the penalty I impose might make you give a f--- about the infringement, because you can’t speak that way.

“None of that is appropriate language to use — to police or anyone.”

Cashin was convicted, placed on a two-year community corrections order and fined $500 for swearing and $800 for the damaging property.