Ireland Father and son charged over Teffia Park violent disorder, Longford
On Monday 9 February 2026 at about 9pm, two men aged in their 20s and 30s were significantly injured in a violent incident in Teffia Park, Longford, and one was taken to Battery Road and left on a path there. Patrick Nugent (37) and Lewis Nugent (18), both of Athlone Road, Longford, were arrested in Longford town on Monday 2 March 2026 and charged with violent disorder, assault causing harm and affray, with Patrick also charged with producing a stick and Lewis with producing pepper spray. On Tuesday 3 March they appeared at Longford District Court, where Patrick was remanded in custody with consent to bail once a €6,000 independent surety was paid, and Lewis was released on bail after a €2,000 independent surety was paid. The case against Lewis Nugent has been adjourned until 21 April.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested3 Mar
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Patrick Nugent (37) and Lewis Nugent (18), both of Athlone Road, Longford, are the two men charged in the case.
- Reports describe a violent double stabbing in Longford in which two men were injured.
- Where
- The incident took place in Teffia Park, Longford.
- The more seriously injured man was taken to Battery Road and left on the path there.
- When
- The incident happened at about 9pm on Monday 9 February 2026.
- Weapon
- Reports describe stabbings, but the charges specify a stick for Patrick Nugent and pepper spray for Lewis Nugent and do not mention a knife.
- Other details
- Two men aged in their 20s and 30s were significantly injured and taken to Mullingar hospital; one source names Midland Regional Hospital and another names Mullingar General Hospital.
- Investigation
- The two men were arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at 11am on Monday 2 March 2026 in Longford town, and Patrick Nugent was arrested at 3.17pm at Longford Garda Station.
- Forensic officers examined the Battery Road scene, and a second scene outside Longford garda station was sealed off.
- Charges
- Patrick Nugent was charged with violent disorder, assault causing harm, producing a stick and affray.
- Lewis Nugent was charged with violent disorder, assault causing harm, producing pepper spray and affray.
- In court
- Both men appeared at Longford District Court on Tuesday 3 March 2026 on four charges each.
- Patrick Nugent was remanded in custody with consent to bail once a €6,000 independent surety is paid.
- Lewis Nugent was released on bail after a €2,000 independent surety was paid, and his case was adjourned until 21 April.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí arrested two men in Longford in connection with a violent double stabbing. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man was taken to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital after the attack. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereTwo men were stabbed in Teffia Park. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe more seriously injured victim was taken to Battery Road and left on the path there. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Teffia Park, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault occurred in Longford town on Monday 9 February 2026 at about 9pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe fight happened at around 9pm on 9 February. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe two men were arrested on the Monday morning at 11am in Longford town under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA second scene was sealed off outside Longford garda station, and forensic officers examined the Battery Road scene. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargePatrick Nugent was charged with violent disorder, assault causing harm, producing a stick, and affray. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeLewis Nugent was charged with violent disorder, assault causing harm, producing pepper spray, and affray. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtPatrick Nugent was remanded in custody with consent to bail once a €6,000 independent surety is paid. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtLewis Nugent was released on bail after a €2,000 independent surety was paid. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case against Lewis Nugent was adjourned until 21 April. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherTwo men aged in their 20s and 30s were significantly injured. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe two injured men were taken to Mullingar General Hospital. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherPatrick Nugent was arrested at 3.17pm at Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Mar2026Bail hearing for Longford pair charged in connection with brutal double stabbing
First court appearance and bail hearing for the two accused. The headline refers to a double stabbing, but the charges listed in the article specify a stick (Patrick Nugent) and pepper spray (Lewis Nugent) and do not mention a knife.
accused, Patrick Nugent, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Nugentaccused, Lewis Nugent, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lewis Nugentvictim, malevictim, male - 3 Mar2026Gardaí arrest two men in connection with violent Longford double stabbing
Reports the arrest of two men, one in his 30s and one in his late teens, on Monday 2 March 2026 at 11am in Longford town, under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Gives more detail on the Garda response and the injured men's transport to hospital.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, late teens, malevictim, malevictim, male