Man ‘racked and pointed gun in violent clash' in west Dublin, court hears
A young man was seen 'racking' a handgun and pointing it at people during a violent clash between two 'factions' in west Dublin, it is alleged.
According to gardaí, John Neary brandished the gun during the confrontation, though no weapon was recovered.
He is facing a jury trial on weapons and public order charges after a judge ruled the case was too serious to be dealt with at district court level.
Mr Neary (25), with an address at Fonthill Cottages, Clondalkin, appeared in Blanchardstown District Court charged with violent disorder and producing 'what appeared to be a handgun' in the course of a dispute.
A garda sergeant told Judge David McHugh the DPP consented to the case being heard in the district court, subject to the issue of jurisdiction being considered.
Outlining the allegations, he said gardaí were called to an incident of violent disorder 'between factions' at Greenfort Park, Clondalkin, on March 29, 2023.
It was alleged the accused was seen in possession of a handgun, which he brandished.
According to gardaí, Mr Neary 'racked the gun and pointed it at three unknown males'.
Nobody was injured and no weapon was recovered
No gun was recovered but there was CCTV evidence, the court heard.
The sergeant said shots were fired by another male towards the other 'faction' but nobody was injured and no weapon was recovered in relation to that either.
Judge McHugh refused jurisdiction after hearing the summary of the prosecution's evidence.
He adjourned the case to a date later this month for further DPP directions.
Mr Neary, who has not yet entered pleas to the charges, was remanded on continuing bail.
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