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Case No. 9165Assault and threats to kill or cause serious harm · Co. Limerick · 29 May 2026

Bail refused to Limerick man over alleged assault and deli threats

It is alleged that on 29 May 2026 Martin Faulkner (35) approached a man not known to him from behind in Limerick and punched him to the ground, causing a broken eye socket, a nose injury and cuts to the head. It is further alleged that on 31 May 2026 he entered a Daybreak store in Limerick city, grabbed a serrated knife and tongs from behind the deli counter and threatened staff, and he was arrested and was intoxicated when taken into custody, so gardaí waited for him to recover before interviewing him. Gardaí objected to bail at Limerick District Court, where Judge Patricia Harney refused bail citing concerns he may not attend trial, and he was remanded in custody until the following Tuesday, as reported on 9 June 2026. Any charges are a matter for the DPP to decide.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Martin Faulkner, 35, is alleged to have approached a man not known to him from behind on 29 May 2026 and punched him, knocking him to the ground.
  • The assault victim allegedly suffered a broken eye socket, a nose injury and cuts to the head.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on 29 May 2026 and the alleged deli incident on 31 May 2026.
  • The bail hearing was reported by the Limerick Post on 9 June 2026.
Where
  • It is alleged that on 31 May 2026 he entered a Daybreak store in Limerick city and threatened staff at the deli counter.
  • The bail hearing took place at Limerick District Court.
Weapon
It is alleged that he grabbed a serrated knife and tongs from behind the deli counter and threatened staff with them.
Investigation
He was arrested after the 31 May incident and was intoxicated, so gardaí had to wait for him to recover before interviewing him.
Charges
The charges are a matter for the DPP to decide.
In court
  • At Limerick District Court, Garda Shane Stanley objected to bail, saying gardaí believed he could commit serious offences and/or would not attend court if released.
  • Judge Patricia Harney refused bail, citing concerns that he may not attend trial.
Sentence
He was remanded in custody until the following Tuesday.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged that on 29 May, the accused approached a man from behind and punched him, knocking him to the ground. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe assault victim suffered a broken eye socket, a nose injury and cuts to the head. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged that on 31 May the accused threatened deli staff at a counter in Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe bail hearing took place at Limerick District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereIt is alleged that on 31 May the accused entered a Daybreak store in Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
  • weaponIt is alleged that the accused grabbed a serrated knife and tongs from behind the deli counter. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí objected to granting the accused bail. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was intoxicated when arrested, and gardaí had to wait for him to recover before interviewing him. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are a matter for the DPP to decide. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtA judge refused bail to a man who allegedly punched an innocent member of the public. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtGardaí believe that if given bail, the accused could commit serious offences or fail to attend court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail, citing concerns that the accused may not attend trial. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge remanded the accused in custody until the following Tuesday. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jun2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    No bail in case of alleged assault and threats to deli staff

    Reports a bail hearing where bail was refused and Martin Faulkner was remanded in custody until the following Tuesday. Adds details of the alleged 29 May assault, including injuries, and the alleged 31 May deli incident in which a knife and tongs were allegedly used. The article gives no case number and does not link to any existing record.

    accused, Martin Faulkner, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Faulknervictim, malevictim