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Case No. 7345Criminal trespass; public order offences · Co. Dublin · 16 Oct 2023

Activist charged with criminal trespass after squatting at Pimlico Tavern, Dublin

Stephen Bedford, a 37-year-old man, was arrested after an alleged squat at the vacant Pimlico Tavern, Dublin 8, on 16 October 2023, where he claimed he was providing homeless services. He is accused of giving a false name at a Garda station between 16 and 17 October and was charged with criminal trespass and breach of the peace in Pimlico. He appeared at Dublin District Court, was released on bail with a condition to stay out of Pimlico, and was granted legal aid. The latest development is that he has yet to enter a plea and is due back in court on 31 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Stephen Bedford, a man aged 37, is a self-described activist who claims he was providing homeless services while squatting at a vacant pub.
  • He is accused of trespassing with intent to interfere with property or commit an offence.
Where
The alleged trespass took place at Pimlico Tavern, Dublin 8.
When
  • The incident is dated 16 October 2023.
  • He is accused of giving a false name at a Garda station between 16 and 17 October.
Charges
He was charged with criminal trespass and breach of the peace in Pimlico; court reports describe the charges as public order offences.
Investigation
Videos and images of his arrest were posted on social media.
In court
  • He appeared at Dublin District Court, where gardaí said there was no objection to bail subject to a condition to stay out of Pimlico.
  • He was released on bail after his defence agreed he would sign the bail bond with the condition imposed.
  • He has yet to enter a plea.
  • He was granted legal aid.
  • He is due to return to court on 31 October.
Other details
Two other defendants were released on bail and will appear in court on 31 October on related charges.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA self-described activist claims he was providing homeless services while squatting at a vacant pub in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe accused is alleged to have trespassed at Pimlico Tavern, Dublin 8. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe is accused of giving a false name at a Garda station from October 16 to October 17. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with criminal trespass. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is also accused of breach of the peace in Pimlico. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court charged with public order offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe garda said there was no objection to bail subject to a condition to stay out of Pimlico. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge released him on bail after the defence agreed he would sign the bail bond with the condition imposed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe has yet to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was granted legal aid and told to return to court on October 31. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherVideos and images of the arrest were posted on social media. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTwo other defendants were released on bail and will appear in court on October 31 on related charges. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Activist who was squatting at Pimlico pub charged with criminal trespass and breach of peace

    Reports the charges against Stephen Bedford at Dublin District Court, his bail release with a condition to stay out of Pimlico, and his return date of 31 October.

    accused, Stephen Bedford, 37, male, namedStephen Bedford