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Case No. 2603Unlawful possession of an imitation gun (Firearms Act offence) · Co. Dublin · 4 Jan 2025

Accountant charged over imitation gun at Grattan Bar, Inchicore, Dublin

Alan Hall, 44, a chartered accountant and former finance director, was charged with a Firearms Act offence for unlawful possession of an imitation handgun at the Grattan Bar in Inchicore, Dublin 8, on 4 January 2025, after pacing around the bar with the gun tucked into his waistband during peak hours. He was granted conditional bail at Dublin District Court.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAlan Hall was charged with a Firearms Act offence for unlawful possession of an imitation gun at the Grattan Bar in Inchicore. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was pacing around the bar with an imitation handgun tucked into his waistband. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatFollowing arrest, he told gardaí it was a toy gun. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe also had a box of toy soldiers and claimed to have bought them in an unnamed shop in the city centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe had a meal and went to pay when the imitation gun was spotted. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was not waving or pointing the fake gun and did not threaten anyone. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe took photographs of the bar after being asked to leave. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at the Grattan Bar in Inchicore, Dublin 8. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday, 4 January 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationHe was questioned at Kevin Street Garda station where a doctor found him fit to be interviewed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGarda Leanne Butler objected to bail citing seriousness of the case and possible witness interference. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Kelly granted conditional bail requiring €500 lodged and a €1,000 independent surety, with conditions to stay away from the bar and remain contactable by phone. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe had no prior convictions and an avid interest in second World War memorabilia. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was remanded in custody with consent to bail and will appear again on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLegal aid was granted after the judge noted he was unemployed and getting social welfare. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jan2025
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    People left in ‘absolute fear’ of accountant in bar with fake gun tucked into trousers, court hears

    Bail hearing at Dublin District Court; Judge Treasa Kelly granted conditional bail with €500 deposit and €1,000 surety, conditions to stay away from the bar and remain contactable by phone. Legal aid granted as he is unemployed and on social welfare.

    accused, Alan Hall, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Hall