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Case No. 17501Public order and possession of knives · Co. Laois · 27 Dec 2023

Man admits intoxication, abuse and carrying knives in Laois

On 27 December 2023 at Quigley Park in Laois, Igor Arcire, a 62-year-old man, was arrested after gardaí found a five-inch knife on his right ankle and a second knife on his back. He later admitted at Portlaoise District Court, reported in April 2024, to being intoxicated and abusive and to having the knives at Portlaoise Garda Station. The judge noted his early plea and lack of previous convictions and said he would apply the Probation Act if €500 is paid to charity by 23 September, otherwise he would be convicted and fined €1,000.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Igor Arcire, a 62-year-old man of Quigley Park, Rathdowney, admitted being intoxicated and abusive and having knives.
Where
The offences took place at Quigley Park in Laois, and the knives were possessed at Portlaoise Garda Station.
When
The offences occurred on 27 December 2023.
Weapon
A five-inch knife was found on his right ankle, and a nine-inch knife was found on his back between his shoulder blades.
Cause
Gardaí said he was highly intoxicated and was running around an estate with a chain in his hands.
Investigation
He was arrested and gardaí found the knives on him.
Charges
He admitted at Portlaoise District Court to being intoxicated and abusive and to having knives at Portlaoise Garda Station.
Other details
He was aggressive towards responding gardaí, and his solicitor said he was on medication and had drunk alcohol.
In court
  • The judge noted his early plea and that he had no previous convictions.
  • The case was reported with an article dated 23 April 2024 and published on 28 April 2024.
Sentence
  • The judge said he would apply the Probation Act if €500 is paid to charity by 23 September.
  • If the payment is not made, he would be convicted and fined €1,000.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences took place at Quigley Park. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on 27 December 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponA five inch knife was found on his right ankle. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponA second knife was found on his back between his shoulder blades. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested and gardaí found the knives on him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted being intoxicated and abusive and having knives at Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted the early plea and the lack of previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge would apply the Probation Act if €500 is paid to charity by 23 September. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceIf the payment is not made, he would be convicted and fined €1,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe was aggressive towards responding gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he was on medication and had drunk alcohol. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Intoxicated man running around Laois estate had knife on his ankle and back

    Covers a different case from the Laois woman on 27 December 2023 (existing case 17252). This article reports Igor Arcire's guilty admissions, the knives found on him, and a conditional Probation Act order.

    accused, Igor Arcire, 62, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Igor Arcire