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Case No. 14295Production of a chainsaw as a weapon, weapons, drug and criminal damage offences · Co. Dublin · 7 Mar 2025

Dublin man denied bail after running chainsaw incident on Old Cabra Road, court told

On Friday 7 March 2025, at around 2pm, a man named Jason Gumble was reported to be wielding a running chainsaw as a weapon on a Dublin street near Old Cabra Road, prompting several 999 calls. He was allegedly caught after a short foot chase, and the chainsaw was allegedly recovered from a canvas bag he had discarded. He was charged with producing a chainsaw as a weapon, unlawful possession of a knife, cocaine possession, possessing drugs for supply and criminal damage. At Dublin District Court before Judge Paula Murphy, reported on 8 March 2025, the defence said there was no independent witness to the chainsaw allegation, and the judge refused bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was reported to be wielding a running chainsaw as a weapon on a Dublin street.
Where
The incident was near Old Cabra Road on the city's north side.
When
The incident was alleged to have happened at around 2pm on Friday 7 March 2025.
Weapon
The chainsaw was described as running and in use, but not for its designated purpose.
Investigation
  • Several 999 calls were received about a man near Old Cabra Road, and a member of the public said she had seen the accused wielding the running chainsaw.
  • It was claimed the accused met several other males at Old Cabra Road and ran when gardaí arrived.
  • The accused was allegedly caught after a short foot chase, searched and found to have prescription tablets.
  • The chainsaw was allegedly recovered from a canvas bag the accused discarded while running, and was still hot.
  • Gardaí were said to have been supplied with video evidence, which was not played in court.
Charges
The accused was charged with producing a chainsaw as a weapon, unlawful possession of a knife, cocaine possession, possessing drugs for supply, and criminal damage.
In court
  • The case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Paula Murphy and reported on 8 March 2025.
  • The defence said there was no independent witness in court to the chainsaw allegation.
  • The judge refused the accused's bail application.
Other details
It was alleged the accused smeared excrement over two garda cell walls after his arrest, concealed drugs in a cell during custody and became aggressive toward gardaí.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was reported to be wielding a running chainsaw as a weapon on a Dublin street. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident was near Old Cabra Road on the city's north side. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe accused was arrested after an alleged incident at around 2 pm on Friday. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe chainsaw was described as running and in use, but not for its designated purpose. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationSeveral 999 calls were received about a man near Old Cabra Road. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA member of the public said she had seen the accused wielding the running chainsaw. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationIt was claimed the accused met several other males at Old Cabra Road and ran when gardaí arrived. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was caught after a short foot chase, searched and allegedly had prescription tablets. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe chainsaw was recovered from a canvas bag the accused had discarded while running, still hot and having been running. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were said to have been supplied with video evidence, which was not played in court. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with producing a chainsaw as a weapon, unlawful possession of a knife, cocaine possession, possessing drugs for supply, and criminal damage. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Paula Murphy. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe defence said there was no independent witness in court to the chainsaw allegation. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail was denied. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused the accused's bail application. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIt was alleged the accused smeared his excrement over two garda cell walls after his arrest. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIt was alleged the accused concealed drugs in a cell during custody and became aggressive toward gardaí. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Dublin man allegedly ‘wielding’ running chainsaw on the street triggered 999 calls, court told

    Covers a separate incident from existing case 74 (headbutting a garda on 3 March 2025). Adds the chainsaw allegations, the charges, the alleged cell incident and the refusal of bail at Dublin District Court.

    accused, Jason Gumble, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Gumble