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Case No. 2242Public disorder (weapons brandished, threatening manner) · Co. Galway · 24 Feb 2025

Gardaí investigate public disorder after armed men brandish weapons in Ballybane, Galway

Gardaí in Co Galway launched an investigation into a public disorder incident on 24 February 2025 at Rocklands Avenue, Ballybane, where a group of men were seen brandishing weapons and acting in a threatening manner, allegedly chasing a lone man. No injuries were reported and two vehicles were seized for technical examination.

  1. Reported25 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA number of males congregated, brandishing weapons and acting in a threatening manner. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWitnesses reported a group of armed men allegedly chasing a lone man. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Rocklands Avenue, Ballybane, Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 1pm on Monday, 24 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationTwo vehicles were seized at the scene for technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and persons who recorded the incident on their mobile phone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from road users in the vicinity of Rocklands Avenue between approximately 12.30pm and 1pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai issue appeal after weapons brandished during public disorder incident

    Initial Gardaí statement confirming the investigation, seizure of two vehicles, and appeal for witnesses, mobile phone footage, and dash-cam footage.

    victim, malesuspect, male