Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8597Possession of an article · Co. Laois

Man accused of possessing axe in Mountrath Centra

Kristian Pickovskis (29), a man from Mountrath, is accused of possessing an article, an axe, at Martyn's Centra Food Market on Main Street, Mountrath, Co Laois, on September 24 last. It is alleged that he walked into the store carrying the axe at about 4.20pm, causing panic in the shop. Gardaí received a report of a male carrying an axe into the store, and CCTV of the incident exists. At Portlaoise District Court on July 15, 2026, the judge was to view the CCTV before deciding whether the case could be dealt with in the District Court, and the defendant was remanded on bail to July 20.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of walking into a Centra store carrying an axe, which reportedly caused panic.
Where
The incident is alleged to have happened at Martyn's Centra Food Market, Main Street, Mountrath, Co Laois.
When
The offence is alleged to have happened on September 24 last, at about 4.20pm.
Other details
The article gives the offence date as September 24 last, so the incident date is not recorded.
Weapon
The weapon is an axe.
Investigation
  • Gardaí received a report that a male had been seen carrying an axe into the store.
  • CCTV of the incident exists.
Charges
Kristian Pickovskis (29), of Kiln Lane, Mountrath, is charged with possession of an article.
In court
  • The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court on July 15, 2026.
  • The case could be dealt with in the District Court if the judge accepts jurisdiction.
  • The judge wants to view the CCTV before deciding on jurisdiction.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail and the case adjourned to July 20.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man walked into a Centra store carrying an axe, causing panic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Martyn's Centra Food Market on Main Street, Mountrath. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on September 24 last. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received a report that a male had been seen carrying an axe into the store. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThere is CCTV of the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with possession of an article. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case could be dealt with in the District Court if the judge accepts jurisdiction. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge wants to view the CCTV before deciding on jurisdiction. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail and the case adjourned to July 20. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Axe wielding man sparked panic in Laois shop, court told

    First report of this case. The article gives the offence date as "September 24 last", which does not fit a July 2026 publication, so the incident date is left empty. The case was adjourned to July 20 for the judge to view CCTV.

    accused, Kristian Pickovskis, 29, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kristian Pickovskis