Ireland Longford man pleads guilty to slash-hook intimidation and criminal damage to BMW
William Nevin, a 38-year-old man from Longford, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to two offences: producing a slash hook in a manner likely to intimidate, under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, and criminal damage to a car window. The offences relate to 10 June 2025, when the incident took place at about 9am at Ardnacassa, Longford, during a dispute. CCTV showed him damaging a BMW with the slash hook, with damage of about €150, and the car's owner is married to his brother. The judge indicated 140 hours of community service in lieu of five months' imprisonment if deemed suitable, but has directed a probation report and adjourned the case until May 19, so no sentence has yet been imposed.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted15 Mar
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- William Nevin pleaded guilty to two offences, one under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act and one of criminal damage.
- Nevin admitted producing a slash hook during a dispute and damaging a car window.
- Where
- The incident took place at Ardnacassa, Longford.
- Sources differ on the damaged vehicle: one describes a BMW and another a small car window at Oakvale, Ardnacassa.
- When
- The offences relate to 10 June 2025, at about 9am.
- Cause
- The slash hook was produced during a dispute.
- Weapon
- Nevin produced a slash hook.
- Investigation
- CCTV showed Nevin damaging a BMW with a slash hook, causing damage of about €150.
- In court
- Nevin pleaded guilty at Longford District Court.
- The judge directed a probation report and adjourned the case until May 19.
- Sentence
- The judge indicated 140 hours of community service in lieu of five months' imprisonment if deemed suitable; no sentence has yet been imposed.
- Other details
- Nevin has 11 previous convictions, including two for violent disorder.
- The owner of the car is married to Nevin's brother.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatNevin admitted producing a slash hook during a dispute and damaging a car window. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereNevin pleaded guilty at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe second charge concerned damage to a small car window at Oakvale, Ardnacassa. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offences relate to 10 June 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident took place at 9am at Ardnacassa. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeThe slash hook was produced during a dispute. (longfordleader.ie)
- weaponNevin produced a slash hook. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationCCTV showed Nevin damaging a BMW car with a slash hook, causing damage of approximately €150. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeNevin pleaded guilty to two offences, one under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge directed a probation report and adjourned the case until May 19. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceNevin faces a possible sentence of 140 hours' community service. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge indicated 140 hours of community service in lieu of five months' imprisonment if deemed suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNevin had 11 previous convictions, including two for violent disorder. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNevin's brother is married to the owner of the car. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Mar2026Court hears Longford man used slash-hook to damage 'sister-in-law's BMW car
Court report of a guilty plea. Adds the charges, the incident location and time, the defendant's previous convictions, and the adjournment date. Sentencing has not yet taken place; the judge indicated 140 hours of community service in lieu of five months' imprisonment if deemed suitable.
convicted, William Nevin, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Nevin