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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1980Threatening to kill, assault, producing offensive weapons (bill hook, knife), threatening to damage property · Co. Donegal · 1 Oct 2023

Brandon McGinley charged with threatening to kill woman and damage her home in Letterkenny

Brandon McGinley, 25, of Letterkenny, Co Donegal, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with threatening to kill Gemma Penny, assaulting her, producing a bill hook and a knife, and threatening to damage her family's property in Strabane, Co Tyrone, across incidents in October 2023, February 2024 and April 2024. The case was adjourned to 28 April for a book of evidence to be served.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged29 Mar
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatMcGinley was charged with making threats to kill, assault, producing offensive weapons including a bill hook and a knife, and making threats to damage a property. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereOn 30 April 2024, McGinley was charged with threatening to damage property at 32 Castlegrange Park, Strabane, Co Tyrone belonging to Gemma Penny and her family. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenOn 23 February 2024 at Glenard Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny, McGinley assaulted and threatened to kill Gemma Penny while producing a bill hook. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenOn 30 April 2024 at an unknown location, McGinley was charged with making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to Gemma Penny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenBetween 1 October 2023 and 30 October 2023 at Glenard Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny, McGinley produced a knife while appearing about to commit assault causing harm to Gemma Penny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Eimear Hassett gave evidence of charging McGinley and said that after being cautioned he made no reply. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe bill hook charge is contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeOn the same date and location, McGinley was charged with making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to Gemma Penny under Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe property damage threat charge is contrary to Section 3 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to solicitor Mr Rory O'Brien. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Irish man charged with threatening to kill woman and damage her home

    First report of McGinley's charges at Letterkenny District Court; bail conditions agreed and case adjourned to 28 April for book of evidence.

    accused, Brandon McGinley, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon McGinleyvictim, Gemma Penny, female, irish (judged from name)Gemma Penny