Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11651Theft · Co. Longford

Bench warrant issued for man accused of stealing €272.50 of alcohol in Longford

Martin Stokes, with an address in Trim, Meath, is accused of stealing alcohol valued at €272.50 from a retailer in County Longford. A bench warrant was issued at Longford District Court after he failed to appear at a scheduled sitting.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMartin Stokes is accused of stealing alcohol valued at €272.50 from a retailer in County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA bench warrant was issued for his arrest. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe failed to appear for a scheduled sitting of Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe State said he may have other warrants from other courts and requested a bench warrant. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Dec2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Bench warrant issued at Longford court for arrest of man accused of stealing alcohol

    Reports that a bench warrant was issued for Martin Stokes after he failed to appear at Longford District Court. The State said he may have other warrants from other courts.

    accused, Martin Stokes, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Stokes