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Case No. 19309Producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury · Co. Longford · 23 Sep 2022

Longford man fined and banned after producing knife in N4 road rage incident

Valquir Borges (52), a Brazilian man, was charged over an incident on the N4 at Edgeworthstown, Longford, on 23 September 2022. He was charged with being verbally abusive to Martin Devine, a truck driver, and with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury, after a road rage dispute that began when he overtook Mr Devine's truck and its driver sounded the horn. Dash cam footage of the incident was reviewed during the investigation. At Longford District Court, Mr Borges pleaded guilty to producing a knife in the course of a road rage incident, and the court fined him €600, payable within five months, and disqualified him from holding a driving licence for one year, as reported on 1 November 2023.

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Key facts

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Where
The incident took place on the N4 at Edgeworthstown, Longford.
When
The incident occurred on 23 September 2022.
Cause
The incident began when Valquir Borges overtook a truck driven by Martin Devine, whose driver felt the manoeuvre was dangerous and sounded his horn.
Weapon
Valquir Borges was seen getting out of his car with a knife in his hand.
Other details
  • The defence said the knife was kept in the car for cooking and that Mr Borges put it away before approaching the truck.
  • Valquir Borges told gardaí in interview: "I could have handled it better."
Investigation
Dash cam footage of the incident was reviewed as part of the investigation.
Charges
Valquir Borges was charged with being verbally abusive to Martin Devine and with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury.
In court
  • Valquir Borges pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to producing a knife in the course of a road rage incident.
  • Valquir Borges had four previous convictions, including one for assault and two for minor road traffic offences.
Sentence
  • The judge convicted Valquir Borges and fined him €600, payable within five months.
  • Valquir Borges was disqualified from holding a driving licence for one year.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place on the N4 at Edgeworthstown, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 23 September 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe incident began when the defendant overtook a truck driven by Martin Devine, whose driver felt the manoeuvre was dangerous and sounded his horn. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponThe defendant was seen getting out of his car with a knife in his hand. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationDash cam footage of the incident was reviewed as part of the investigation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged with being verbally abusive to Martin Devine and producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant pleaded guilty to producing a knife in the course of a road rage incident. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had four previous convictions, one for assault and two for minor road traffic offences. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted the defendant and fined him €600, payable within five months. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was disqualified from holding a driving licence for one year. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant told gardaí in interview that he could have handled it better. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the knife was kept in the car for cooking and that the defendant put it away before approaching the truck. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man who produced knife in N4 road rage incident told gardaí: "I could have handled it better'

    Court report of the sentencing at Longford District Court. Adds the guilty plea, the defendant's account, the sentence and the disqualification period.

    convicted, Valquir Borges, 52, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishValquir Borgesvictim, Martin Devine, male, irish (judged from name)Martin Devine