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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13431Brandishing a knife in public, public order offences, road traffic offences · Co. Monaghan

Carrickmacross knife man further remanded in custody

David Covaciu, 28, has been further remanded in custody after being charged over the brandishing of a knife in public in Carrickmacross. He also faces a charge of abusive and threatening language and road traffic charges arising from a stop in Castleblayney.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is a 28-year-old Romanian national facing charges over brandishing a knife in public in Carrickmacross. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe accused's address is on Ardee Road, Magheross, Carrickmacross. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe fresh charges relate to a stop at a service station in Castleblayney on 15 March this year. (gript.ie)
  • causeHe tested positive for cannabis and alcohol while in control of a vehicle. (gript.ie)
  • investigationVideos of the alleged incident were widely circulated online, and An Garda Síochána issued a statement to address public concern. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with two offences under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a third charge of abusive and threatening language under the Public Order Act. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe was allegedly found to have no insurance, no tax and no NCT certificate on the vehicle, contrary to the Road Traffic Act. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe has been further remanded in custody. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe has a previous conviction from 2019 for dangerous driving and others related to driving disqualification. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Alleged Carrickmacross knife man further remanded - Gript

    Covaciu has been further remanded in custody and now faces a third charge under the Public Order Act and road traffic charges relating to a stop at a Castleblayney service station on 15 March 2025.

    accused, David Covaciu, 28, male, Romanian, named, non-irishDavid Covaciu