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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 39040Possession of knives (offensive weapons) · Co. Laois · 13 Oct 2025

Dublin teen placed on probation for knife possession in Portlaoise

Nathan Lupayo, 19, of Preston Street, Dublin 1, was placed on a 12-month probation bond at Portlaoise District Court after admitting to possessing two knives at Ridge Road, Portlaoise, on 13 October 2025. A destruction order for the knives was granted.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Nov
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe admitted having two knives at Ridge Road, Portlaoise, on 13 October 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of possessing knives in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtNathan Lupayo, 19, of Preston Street, Dublin 1, appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe probation service had made some recommendations. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested a destruction order for the knives, which was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Gubbins placed him on a 12-month probation bond subject to conditions in the probation report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis upbringing was characterised by neglect. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe was in custody in relation to other matters and was attending school. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Dublin teen found carrying knives in Portlaoise

    Reports the sentencing of Nathan Lupayo to a 12-month probation bond for possessing two knives in Portlaoise, with a destruction order granted for the knives.

    convicted, Nathan Lupayo, 19, male, namedNathan Lupayoother, Barry FitzgeraldBarry Fitzgeraldother, Andrew GubbinsAndrew Gubbinsother, JJ KirbyJJ Kirby

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