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Case No. 21121Criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 12 May 2023

Four men bailed over damage to Iranian embassy in Dublin

On 12 May 2023, criminal damage was allegedly caused to the exterior walls of the Iranian embassy on Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, during a protest. Four men, Esmaell Mohammadi (25), Nikrooz Esmaeilzadah (50), Reza Yaghoopi (41) and Saeid Khosroabadi (28), were arrested just after 11pm that Friday. On Saturday 13 May they appeared at Dublin District Court, where gardaí agreed to bail with restrictions, and all four were charged with criminal damage, with Yaghoopi also facing two further charges. The case was adjourned to Dún Laoghaire District Court on 1 June for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Criminal damage was allegedly caused to the exterior walls of the Iranian embassy in Dublin.
Where
The embassy is at Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
When
The incident was on 12 May 2023.
Cause
The damage is reported to have occurred during a protest.
Other details
The suspects are Esmaell Mohammadi (25), Nikrooz Esmaeilzadah (50), Reza Yaghoopi (41) and Saeid Khosroabadi (28), all men.
Investigation
The four men were arrested just after 11pm on Friday 12 May 2023.
Charges
  • All four men are charged with criminal damage to the exterior walls of the embassy.
  • Reza Yaghoopi faces two additional charges.
  • The other additional charge concerns trespassing at a private residence in Blackrock.
Weapon
One of Yaghoopi's additional charges concerns possessing a screwdriver to damage property by removing the embassy plaque.
In court
  • The four men appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday 13 May, where gardaí agreed to bail with restrictions.
  • The men made no reply to the charges and the court heard no evidence about the alleged incident.
  • Legal aid was granted to three of the men, and Khosroabadi said he would represent himself.
  • The men were remanded on €500 bonds to appear at Dún Laoghaire District Court on 1 June for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Sentence
The men were released on bail with conditions, including curfews, signing on three days a week at local garda stations, and staying out of Blackrock and away from the embassy.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe embassy is at Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe four men were arrested just after 11pm on a Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe four men are charged with criminal damage to the exterior walls of the Iranian embassy. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeReza Yaghoopi faces two additional charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeOne additional charge concerns possessing a screwdriver to damage property by removing the embassy plaque. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe other additional charge concerns trespassing at a private residence in Blackrock. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe four men appeared at Dublin District Court on a Saturday, and gardaí agreed to bail with restrictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe four men were released on bail with strict conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe four men made no reply to the charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court did not hear any evidence about the alleged incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge noted the four men did not require interpreters. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe four men were ordered to obey curfews and sign on three days a week at their local garda stations. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe four men were ordered to stay out of Blackrock and away from the embassy. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to three of the men. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSaeid Khosroabadi said he would represent himself and declined legal representation offered by the court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded the men on €500 bonds to appear at Dún Laoghaire District Court on June 1 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 May2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Four bailed over damage to Iranian embassy in Dublin during protest

    First report of the four men's arrest, charge and bail hearing at Dublin District Court, with the bail conditions, the adjournment to Dún Laoghaire District Court and the additional charges against Yaghoopi.

    accused, Esmaell Mohammadi, 25, male, namedEsmaell Mohammadiaccused, Nikrooz Esmaeilzadah, 50, male, namedNikrooz Esmaeilzadahaccused, Reza Yaghoopi, 41, male, namedReza Yaghoopiaccused, Saeid Khosroabadi, 28, male, namedSaeid Khosroabadi