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Case No. 17326Possession of knives · Co. Limerick · 26 Apr 2024

Gardaí investigate footage of two men carrying large knives on O'Connell Street, Limerick

On the evening of 26 April 2024, two males were seen carrying what appeared to be large knives among a crowd of young people on O'Connell Street, Limerick City. Video of the pair was shared on social media, and gardaí said they received a report of the incident. As of the 8 May 2024 report, gardaí said enquiries were ongoing, and no arrest or charge had been reported.

  1. Reported8 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Video footage shows two males carrying what appeared to be large knives.
Weapon
The males appeared to be carrying large knives.
Where
The incident took place on O'Connell Street, Limerick City, where the men walked among a crowd of young people.
When
The incident occurred on the evening of 26 April 2024.
Investigation
  • Video of the pair was shared on social media, and gardaí received a report of the incident.
  • Gardaí are investigating the circumstances, and a garda spokesman said enquiries are ongoing.
Other details
  • The reports do not mention any arrest or charge.
  • Garda Sergeant Ber Leetch, a crime prevention officer, gave a general warning about the dangers of carrying knives.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatVideo footage shows two males carrying what appeared to be large knives. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on O'Connell Street, Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the evening of 26 April 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the circumstances of two men seen carrying large knives after video was shared online. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesman said enquiries are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2024
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating footage of men carrying large knives in Limerick City

    Reports video footage of two men carrying what appeared to be large knives on O'Connell Street; gardaí say enquiries are ongoing. Includes a general garda warning about carrying knives.

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