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The Journal
15 hours ago
- The Journal
Man charged over allegedly threatening people with knife in Limerick town
A MAN WAS charged before a special court sitting last night in connection with an incident in which armed gardaí detained a man after a number of people were allegedly threatened with a knife in Co Limerick. Gardaí said a man was charged before Limerick District Court 'on a number of offences' following an incident in Newcastle West on Tuesday. 'Gardaí responded to reports of a male threatening members of the public in the Maiden Street and North Quay areas at approximately 9pm,' a garda spokesman said. Advertisement No injuries were reported. Gardaí said that 'with assistance from the Divisional Armed Support Unit (ASU), the man, aged in his 30s, was subsequently arrested at a nearby location and detained at a Garda station in Co Limerick under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984'. 'He has since been charged and appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on Wednesday evening, 20 August 2025. 'As this matter is now before the courts, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to comment further at this time.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
24-04-2025
- Sunday World
Two men due in court over violent disorder and discharge of firearm in Tullamore, Co Offaly
The men, aged in late 30s and early 40s, were arrested following the incidents at the Kilcruttin and Midlands Regional Hospital areas on Friday, March 21 Two men have been charged in connection with incidents of violent disorder and the discharge of a firearm in Tullamore, Co Offaly last month. The men, aged in late 30s and early 40s, were arrested following the incidents at the Kilcruttin and Midlands Regional Hospital areas on Friday, March 21. They were detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in Co. Offaly and have since been charged. They are due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning. Gardaí had responded to incidents of violent disorder and the discharge of a firearm in Tullamore on the night of Friday, March 21. 'At approximately 9.50pm, gardaí were alerted to a public disturbance at Midlands Regional Hospital,' a garda spokesperson said at the time A short time later, gardaí with assistance from the Divisional Armed Support Unit responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in Kilcruttin. Two men, in their 30s and 40s, were conveyed from the scene and transferred to St. James's Hospital, Dublin for treatment of serious injuries. Gardaí said they do not believe the injuries to be life-threatening at this time and that no other injuries were reported. "The scene is currently preserved for examination by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. No arrests have been made at this time,' a garda spokesperson said. Investigating gardaí are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to these incidents to contact them. Any road users who were in the Midlands Regional Hospital and Kilcruttin areas of Tullamore between 9:30pm and 10:30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam footage) are asked to make this available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station
