A teenager who threatened gardai and shouted insults at them was off his medication at the time, a court has heard.

Brandon Shumba (18) suff-ers from a "relatively serious" condition which "impacts on his behaviour", his lawyer told Swords District Court.

Judge Paula Murphy said Shumba had a "significant" history.

She ordered a probation report and adjourned sentencing to December.

The defendant, who is of no fixed abode, admitted a breach of the peace at Daly's Lane, Rush, last April 27.

Gda Ged Moroney said he was called to the scene following reports of a youth who had become very aggressive towards gardai.

He said Shumba was violent and threatening and was using very abusive language.

Apologise

He was arrested and taken to Balbriggan Garda Station.

The court heard that Shumba had 31 previous convictions.

Defence lawyer Deirdre Flannery said Shumba suffered from a medical condition which is "relatively serious" and "impacts on his behaviour".

Ms Flannery said Shumba was not taking his medication at the time, as due to certain bail conditions he was not allowed to enter Ballymun and he had been unable to attend his GP.

She said Shumba was now back on his medication.

The court heard that Shumba wished to sincerely apologise for his behaviour.

Ms Flannery said the def-endant lived with his mother, siblings and girlfriend.

Shumba came from a "very difficult background", the lawyer said. He had left school at 13 and had suffered from a lack of focus and anger issues.

The lawyer said Shumba was now working in a warehouse and was doing much better.