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Case No. 12867Assault causing harm, production of an offensive weapon · Co. Dublin · 14 Aug 2025

43-year-old man bailed at Dublin District Court over assault with offensive weapon at Clondalkin restaurant

A 43-year-old man appeared at Dublin District Court on 23 August 2025 charged with assault causing harm and producing an offensive weapon at Joels restaurant, Naas Road, Clondalkin, on 14 August 2025. Judge Peter White imposed reporting restrictions to protect the accused's identity, citing a threat to his life, and he was released on €200 bail with conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused allegedly produced an offensive weapon while carrying out an assault causing harm in the course of a dispute. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at Joels restaurant, Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident occurred on 14 August 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Dublin District Court on 23 August 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtReporting restrictions were imposed preventing the media from revealing the accused's name. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHis next hearing is scheduled for October. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was released on €200 bail with conditions pending DPP directions. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceBail conditions included furnishing a new confirmed address, staying out of parts of Dublin, and signing on three days a week at a Garda station. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no reply when charged at Clondalkin station on Friday night. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDefence solicitor Donal Quigley argued the accused's life would be in danger if identified. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGarda Kevin Coller testified that inaccurate stories in the media since the incident created a threat against the man. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to the accused. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused worked and earned about €20,000 per annum. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Aug2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Media banned from naming man accused of assault at a restaurant to protect his life

    First report of the incident and court appearance; reporting restrictions imposed to protect the accused's identity.

    suspect, 43, male