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Case No. 10821Public order offence (flashing a knife at people) · Co. Limerick · 20 May 2025

Man appears in court over knife flicking at Limerick city Supermac's

On 20 May 2025 at 5.50pm, James O'Connor, a 24-year-old man, allegedly repeatedly flicked a knife open and closed at Supermac's on O'Connell Street in Limerick city centre. He appeared before Limerick District Court over the incident, as reported on 25 February 2026, facing a public order charge of flashing a knife at people. The judge adjourned the case to a date in May for a probation report, and the judge noted that he was on a suspended sentence when the incident occurred. He is currently serving a four-week custodial sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
James O'Connor, a 24-year-old man of Castletroy, Limerick, allegedly flicked a knife open and closed repeatedly.
Where
The incident happened at Supermac's on O'Connell Street in Limerick city centre.
When
The incident happened at 5.50pm on 20 May 2025.
Weapon
The weapon was a knife, which the prosecuting sergeant said was not used in a threatening manner.
Investigation
When gardaí approached him, he could offer no explanation for the knife other than needing it for his own protection.
Cause
Asked why he committed the offence, he told the court he was on drugs.
Charges
He appeared before Limerick District Court over a public order offence of flashing a knife at people.
In court
The judge adjourned the case to a date in May for a probation report to be prepared.
Other details
The judge noted that he was on a suspended sentence when the incident occurred.
Sentence
He is currently serving a four-week custodial sentence.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man repeatedly flicked a knife open and closed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe knife incident happened at Supermac’s on O’Connell Street in Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe knife incident happened at 5.50pm on 20 May 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationWhen gardaí approached him, he could offer no explanation for the knife other than that he needed it for his own protection. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man appeared before Limerick District Court for flashing a knife at people. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to a date in May for a probation report to be prepared. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe prosecuting sergeant said the knife was not used in a threatening manner. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man said he was on drugs when asked why he committed the offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge noted the man was on a suspended sentence when the incident occurred. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man is currently serving a four-week custodial sentence. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Impulsive' man wielded knife in Limerick fast food restaurant ‘for his own protection’

    Court report on the appearance and adjournment of the case. The incident date is 20 May 2025 and the article was published 25 February 2026.

    accused, James O'Connor, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)James O'Connor