Ireland Galway landlord (80) remanded on bail over alleged endangerment with power saw
A man aged 80, Thomas Walsh, from Claregalway, Co Galway, is accused of lunging at a tenant, Mohammad Raheel, while operating a power hand saw at Dunlo Hill, Ballinasloe, on 17 April 2023, in a dispute reportedly over rent owed. He was charged with endangerment under Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He first appeared in court three days after the incident, where Judge James Faughnan granted him bail, and sources differ on whether that court was Loughrea District Court or Ballinasloe Court. The latest development, reported on 25 May 2023, is that he was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Ballinasloe Court on 27 July for DPP directions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Thomas Walsh, aged 80, from Claregalway, Co Galway, is accused of lunging at a tenant, Mohammad Raheel.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place at Dunlo Hill, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
- When
- The alleged incident happened on 17 April 2023.
- Cause
- The dispute was reportedly over rent owed.
- Weapon
- The accused was allegedly operating a power hand saw, which one report describes as a circular saw.
- Investigation
- Footage of the incident appeared on social media.
- Charges
- Walsh is charged with endangerment, contrary to Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
- It is alleged he acted intentionally or recklessly, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.
- In court
- Walsh first appeared three days after the incident; the key facts name Loughrea District Court, while the article refers to Ballinasloe Court.
- Judge James Faughnan granted Walsh bail to appear at Ballinasloe Court.
- The state sought an adjournment while awaiting DPP directions on whether the case goes to the district court or the Circuit Criminal Court.
- Walsh was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Ballinasloe Court on 27 July for DPP directions.
- Other details
- The court report was published by the Irish Times on 25 May 2023.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused is alleged to have lunged at a tenant. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged conduct took place at Dunlo Hill, Ballinasloe. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged incident happened on 17 April. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe dispute was reportedly over rent owed. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponThe accused was allegedly operating a power hand saw. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationFootage of the incident appeared on social media. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe accused is charged with endangerment. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused first appeared before Loughrea District Court three days after the alleged incident. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail was granted by Judge James Faughnan for the accused to appear at Ballinasloe Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe state sought an adjournment while awaiting DPP directions on whether the case goes to the district court or the Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Ballinasloe Court on 27 July for DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 25 May2023Galway landlord (80) accused of lunging at tenant while operating a circular saw is remanded on bail
Court report on the first appearance and bail remand; the matter is adjourned to 27 July for DPP directions.
accused, Thomas Walsh, 80, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Walshvictim, Mohammad Raheel, male, non-irish (judged from name)Mohammad Raheel