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Case No. 18325Knife possession; threats to kill; possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 11 Mar 2021

Limerick man jailed for knife threat and cocaine possession

Larry Tuohy (30) held a butcher's knife to a woman's throat and threatened to kill her unless she gave him €20 on the afternoon of March 11, 2021, after shouting at her on the street that she owed him money. Gardaí searched his house after a tip that drugs were being sold from it, and found 83.475 grams of cocaine valued at €5,841 while he was on bail. Tuohy pleaded guilty to the knife and cocaine offences, and at Limerick Circuit Court he was jailed for three years and eight months, as reported on February 12, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Larry Tuohy (30) was jailed for three years and eight months.
  • Tuohy held a butcher's knife to a woman's throat and threatened to kill her unless she gave him €20.
Weapon
The weapon was a butcher's knife, which the judge described as very large.
When
The knife incident happened on the afternoon of March 11, 2021.
Where
Tuohy shouted at the woman on the street, and the woman told gardaí he later called to her home and threatened her.
Cause
Tuohy had shouted at the woman on the street that she owed him money.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searched his house after receiving a tip that drugs were being sold from it.
  • Gardaí found 83.475 grams of cocaine in the house, valued at €5,841.
Other details
  • Tuohy was on bail when he was caught with the cocaine.
  • Tuohy had 29 previous convictions, including for possessing knives and other offensive weapons.
  • Sources disagree on the physical harm: the judge said Tuohy knocked the woman to the ground, while the defence barrister said she did not suffer any physical injuries.
Charges
Tuohy pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply, and to possession of a knife and having it in a public place before Limerick District Court.
In court
Sentencing was held at Limerick Circuit Court.
Sentence
Tuohy was jailed for 20 months for possession of the knife, and given a consecutive three-year sentence for the cocaine offence with the final 12 months suspended.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLarry Tuohy was jailed for three years and eight months. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatTuohy held a butcher's knife to a woman's throat and threatened to kill her unless she gave him €20. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatGardaí found 83.475 grams of cocaine in his house. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine was valued at €5,841. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe knife incident happened on the afternoon of March 11, 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeTuohy had shouted at the woman on the street that she owed him money. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched his house after receiving a tip that drugs were being sold from it. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeTuohy pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply of cocaine. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeTuohy pleaded guilty before Limerick District Court to possession of the knife and having the knife in a public place. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was held at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceTuohy was jailed for 20 months for possession of the knife. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceA consecutive three-year sentence was imposed for the cocaine offence, with the final 12 months suspended. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherTuohy had 29 previous convictions, including for possessing knives and other offensive weapons. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe woman did not suffer any physical injuries, according to the defence barrister. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2024
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick man caught with cocaine while on bail for ‘terrifying’ knife attack on woman

    Sentencing report for the knife threat and cocaine case. No existing case in the list matched this one.

    convicted, Larry Tuohy, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Larry Tuohyvictim, female