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Man caught with Stanley knife claimed he needed it ‘for his own protection'
Sean Thackaberry (32) had his case adjourned at Dublin District Court for a community service suitability assessment.
A man caught carrying a Stanley knife thought he needed it for his own protection, but it was 'totally the wrong way to go about things', his defence said.
Sean Thackaberry (32) had his case adjourned at Dublin District Court for a community service suitability assessment.
Thackaberry, of Maryville, Melitta Road, Kildare, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a knife. The court heard he was arrested at O'Donoghue Street, Inchicore, on October 24, 2021, and the knife was found in his possession.
He had previous convictions including one for a similar charge in 2018.
A Stanley knife. Stock image: Getty
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Thackaberry's lawyer said his client 'felt it was necessary at the time' to carry the blade for his protection, 'but it was totally the wrong way to go about things'.
Thackaberry had a 'good upbringing' but had addiction issues and was now on methadone, the court heard.
He also had mental health issues and was on medication.
Judge Hughes said the accused should have been aware, having been sentenced once for having a knife, that there was a 'good chance' he would be jailed if caught again.
However, he ordered a community service report and adjourned the case.
