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eNCA
3 days ago
- Politics
- eNCA
Civil society calls for transparent NDPP process
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is preparing for the appointment of a new National Director of Public Prosecutions, a process set out in the Constitution and the NPA Act. The position holds significant responsibility for prosecutorial decisions and must remain independent from political influence.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- RTÉ News
Man charged over online threats on social media pages
A 50-year-old man has appeared before a special sitting of Portlaoise District Court charged with offences relating to online threats shared on his social media page. Beniamin Petre, of no fixed abode, was charged under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 and under the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024. Detective Garda Mark Russell said he arrested Mr Petre yesterday at Rathmiles, Abbeyleix, in Co Laois, under Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1977 and brought him to Abbeyleix Garda Station, where he was detained. Detective Russell said that he was seeking directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions and that there may be further charges. Defending solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said that her client was not seeking bail and was consenting to be remanded in custody. Judge Andrew Cody remanded Mr Petre in custody to appear again at Portlaoise District Court on 5 June by video link. He also marked on the detention order that the defendant receive urgent medical assessment while in custody.
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Four arrested in Josh Itseli gangland murder probe released without charge
Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, and two women, both aged in their 20s, were arrested in recent weeks Four people arrested by gardai investigating the fatal shooting of Josh Itseli in Dublin last year have been released without charge. Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, and two women, both aged in their 20s, were arrested in recent weeks. Gardaí said that all four have now been released without charge and files will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions Josh Itseli was shot and killed amid chaotic scenes on Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh on May 6 last year. The death of the 20-year-old on the May bank holiday weekend was the only gangland murder to happen in Ireland last year. On the night of the shooting, Itseli was travelling in a stolen Volkswagen Golf, which was rammed at around 12.15am before a gun was fired up to 20 times. Detectives believe Itseli was killed by one of his own gang by mistake when they lost control of the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Gardai at the scene last May Gardaí believe the victim and his associates, who in addition to carrying the AR-15 were armed with a pipe bomb and wearing body armour, were on the way to bomb the home of rival criminals, believed to be two brothers, in south Dublin. Bullets from the rifle, which appears to have been fired almost indiscriminately, also struck the local community centre, with one entering through a window and striking a table inside. No evidence has been found to suggest that any other weapon was fired or that the rival criminals who rammed the car were armed. Josh Itseli News in 90 Seconds - May 28th The AR-15 was subsequently recovered by gardaí from a hedgerow in the vicinity of the shooting, while Itseli's three criminal associates were arrested by the Armed Response Unit on Slievebloom Road, about a kilometre from the scene. All three were wearing body armour. The chief suspect in the murder was arrested near the scene that night, but was later released from custody. The suspect was granted bail before the murder, despite garda objections. The volatile criminal, who is from Dublin was on bail at the time over a serious attack on a female He later left for the UK before returning to Dublin in August where he was arrested for an unrelated offence. Two other young men were also arrested in the aftermath of the murder and all three were later released without charge. Itseli, who was before the courts accused of dealing cocaine, originally came to Ireland with his family from Congo. During a highly charged and emotional funeral service, a pastor pleaded with his friends not to get involved in crime. He told them: 'We came from Africa in order to look for a good life here … but we don't want to bury you here.' The weapon recovered at the scene The father of Josh, was laid to rest following a two-day vigil by a large group of mourners, also spoke during the ceremony and he lovingly revealed how he called his son JoJo. We later reported how the chief suspect who accidentally shot Itseli may have acquired the AR-15 murder weapon through criminal associates of the Kinahan cartel. The criminal has direct links to a number of older drug dealers aligned with the cartel. The source also said feuding cartel criminals, including a notorious gang operating in Finglas, have in the past been supplied with the same model of rifle. It was a possibility, said the source, the weapon may even have been one used by that gang and then passed on. The origin of the weapon and how it came to be in the possession of a young unsophisticated street gang, was a major source of concern for gardaí in the wake of the shooting. Itseli's gang who acquired the weapon just days before the 20-year-old's death, were clueless as to how to use it, with one asking on social media the night before the killing: 'Anyone know how to use this thing.' It's understood that because of their ignorance in how to handle the weapon, investigators believe it's likely the violent 20-year-old suspected of firing the fatal shot may have accidentally killed his own pal.
The Journal
5 days ago
- The Journal
Four suspects released in connection with 'accidental' shooting of Josh Itseli in Dublin
GARDAÍ HAVE RELEASED four suspects they arrested in connection with the shooting of Josh Itseli in Drimnagh last year. It is believed that the dead man was shot accidentally as he and other men were en route to carry out a shooting in the early hours of 6 May, 2024. The incident happened on Knocknarea, Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. Gardaí believe Josh Itseli was a member of a young and violent gang of low level criminals involved in the drugs trade who were in a feud with other criminals. Gardaí recovered an AR15 from the scene of the shooting and footage had emerged of two gunmen fleeing on the street shortly after Itseli was killed. Sources have said that the gang had posted images on social media and asked people to help them operate the military grade rifle in the hours before the incident that claimed the life of their friend. There was also footage circulating online of Josh Itseli in a car en route to carry out the shooting. Advertisement A garda spokesperson confirmed today that two men and two women arrested in connection with the incident have been released without charge and that a file is being compiled. 'Gardaí are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of 6 May 2024, on Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. 'Gardaí arrested two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, and two women, both aged in their 20s, in relation to this investigation in recent weeks. 'All four have been released without charge and files will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations are ongoing,' the statement said. On the night of the incident gardaí received calls about shots being fired at Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. When they arrived at the scene, gardaí discovered two vehicles – a black Mercedes Benz and a black Volkswagen Golf – which appeared to have been in a collision. 20-year-old Josh Itseli was then discovered with gunshot wounds. Gardaí rendered first aid and despite these attempts, Itseli was pronounced dead at the scene. 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
ITV News
24-05-2025
- ITV News
Man arrested in Creeslough explosion investigation released without charge
A man arrested by gardai investigating an explosion at a petrol station in Cresslough has been released without charge. Four men, three women and three young people, their ages ranging from five to 59, died in the blast on the afternoon of Friday October 7 2022 in the Co Donegal village. The man aged in his 60s was arrested on Friday for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. He had been held at a Garda station in the north-western region. The Garda said he has been released without charge and a file would now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The investigation into the explosion, which ripped through the service station and an adjacent apartment block, is being co-ordinated from Milford Garda station, where an incident room is in operation. The inquiry is being led by local gardai, supported by a number of different agencies, including Ireland's Health and Safety Authority. The 10 victims were Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe, Catherine O'Donnell and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan, fashion student Jessica Gallagher, Celtic fan Martin McGill, James O'Flaherty from Sydney, Australia, shop worker Martina Martin, carpenter Hugh 'Hughie' Kelly and 14-year-old Leona Harper.
