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Case No. 6039Possession of an imitation firearm (Public Order Act) · Co. Limerick · 20 Apr 2024

Intoxicated man charged after pellet gun found on Parnell Street, Limerick

On Saturday 20 April 2024, Gardaí responded to reports of a man carrying a firearm on Parnell Street in Limerick shortly after 4pm. A man in his 40s was arrested after he was found intoxicated and in possession of a pellet gun, described as an imitation firearm. He was taken to a Garda station in Limerick and charged with an alleged offence under the Public Order Act, as reported on 22 April 2024. The latest development is that he is due to appear before Limerick District Court the following month.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 40s was arrested after walking around under the influence while carrying an imitation firearm.
Where
The incident happened on Parnell Street in Limerick, near Colbert Station.
When
Gardaí responded to reports shortly after 4pm on Saturday 20 April 2024.
Weapon
The man was found in possession of a pellet gun, described as an imitation firearm.
Cause
The man was intoxicated when he was apprehended.
Investigation
The man was taken to a Garda station in Limerick.
Charges
The man has been charged with an alleged offence under the Public Order Act.
In court
The man is due to appear before Limerick District Court the following month.
Other details
Reports had circulated around the city that a man was in possession of a firearm before Gardaí arrived.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was arrested after walking around under the influence while carrying an imitation firearm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Parnell Street in Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded to the reports shortly after 4pm on Saturday 20 April. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe man was found with a pellet gun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was taken to a Garda station in Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged with an alleged offence under the Public Order Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Limerick District Court the following month. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man was intoxicated when he was apprehended. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai nab intoxicated Limerick man carrying pellet gun close to city centre

    First report of the arrest and charge of an intoxicated man found with a pellet gun on Parnell Street; no existing case matches this incident.

    accused, 40s, male