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Case No. 5569Brandishing a knife (alleged) · Co. Dublin · 30 Jun 2024

Man arrested after brandishing knife at St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin

On 30 June 2024 at around 10am, a man allegedly walked into St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin 4 brandishing a knife, according to a witness. Hospital security staff circled him to keep him away from other patients, and armed gardaí subdued him. A garda spokesman confirmed that a man was detained under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 2001, and the report describes him as arrested, with no charge, court appearance or sentence reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested30 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man allegedly walked into St Vincent's Hospital brandishing a knife.
Where
The incident happened at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin 4, although the article headline describes it as a South Dublin hospital.
When
The incident happened at around 10am on 30 June 2024.
Weapon
The man was allegedly brandishing a knife.
Other details
  • A witness told Dublin Live that the man walked into the hospital brandishing the weapon.
  • Hospital security staff quickly circled the man to keep him away from other patients.
  • A garda spokesman confirmed to Dublin Live that a man was detained under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 2001.
Investigation
Armed gardaí raced to the scene and subdued the man.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man allegedly walked into the hospital brandishing a knife. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin 4. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 10am on 30 June 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
  • weaponThe man was brandishing a knife. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherA witness told Dublin Live the man walked into the hospital brandishing the weapon. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherSecurity staff quickly circled the man to keep him away from other patients. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherArmed gardaí raced to the scene and subdued the man. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherA man was detained under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 2001. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2024
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Man arrested after brandishing knife in South Dublin hospital

    First report of the incident. Adds the location, the detention under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 2001, and the response by security staff and armed gardaí.

    suspect, male