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Case No. 8881Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 19 Oct 2024

Jury fails to agree verdict in trial of Limerick greenkeeper accused of assault

Alexander Carr, a 50-year-old Scottish man, is accused of headbutting his 27-year-old male housemate during an alleged dispute at their home in County Limerick on 19 October 2024, when a kitchen knife was also allegedly produced. Gardaí arrested Carr at about 11:05pm, and he pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm and to producing a kitchen knife during a dispute. His trial at Limerick Circuit Court before Judge Simon McAleese ended with the jury deliberating for more than five hours over two days. The jury returned a not guilty verdict on the knife charge but could not agree a verdict on the assault charge, as reported on 30 June 2026. No sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Alexander Carr, a 50-year-old Scottish man, is accused of headbutting his 27-year-old male housemate during an alleged dispute at their home.
Where
The alleged incident took place at the men's home in County Limerick.
When
The incident took place on 19 October 2024.
Cause
The alleged dispute began when the accused became aggressive towards his housemate over the heating being turned on.
Weapon
A kitchen knife was allegedly produced during the dispute.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested the accused at about 11:05pm.
Charges
The accused pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm and to producing a kitchen knife during a dispute.
In court
  • The trial was heard at Limerick Circuit Court by Judge Simon McAleese.
  • The jury deliberated for more than five hours over two days.
  • The jury returned a not guilty verdict on the knife charge.
  • The jury could not agree a verdict on the assault charge.
  • The report on the partial verdict was published on 30 June 2026.
Other details
The accused is a former greenkeeper at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is accused of headbutting his housemate during an alleged dispute at their home. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 19 October 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe alleged dispute began when the accused became aggressive towards his housemate over the heating being turned on. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponA kitchen knife was allegedly produced during the dispute. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested the accused at approximately 11:05pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm and to producing a kitchen knife during a dispute. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtA jury failed to agree a verdict in the trial. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe jury returned a not guilty verdict on the knife charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe jury could not agree a verdict on the assault charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe jury deliberated for more than five hours over two days. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard by Judge Simon McAleese. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Jury fails to agree verdict in trial of Limerick greenkeeper accused of assault

    Reports the jury's partial verdict: not guilty on the knife charge, no agreed verdict on the assault charge. Also gives trial evidence, including the accused's age and nationality, the complainant's age, and the garda and medical evidence.

    accused, Alexander Carr, 50, male, Scottish, named, non-irishAlexander Carrvictim, 27, male