Man arrested after weapons seized at River Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
On 8 September 2025, Gardaí received a report of a man brandishing a weapon at River Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, at approximately 8:40am. Upon arrival, officers searched a car and seized a machete, hatchet and knife, and arrested a man in his 20s at the scene. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a station in the Garda North Western Region. The man has since been charged and released on bail to appear before Ballinasloe District Court next month, with investigations ongoing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested8 Sep
- Charged8 Sep
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was reported to be brandishing a weapon at River Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
- Gardaí searched a car and seized a machete, hatchet and knife.
- A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene.
- When
- The incident occurred at approximately 8:40am on 8 September 2025.
- Where
- River Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
- Investigation
- The man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a station in the Garda North Western Region.
- Investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- The man has been charged with brandishing of a weapon and released on bail to appear before Ballinasloe District Court next month.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was reported to be brandishing a weapon at River Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí searched a car and seized a machete, hatchet and knife. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 8:40am on 8 September 2025. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a station in the Garda North Western Region. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged and released on bail to appear before Ballinasloe District Court next month. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Sep2025Court Appearance: Arrest and seizure of weapons, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, 8th September 2025
Initial report of arrest and charging; machete, hatchet and knife seized from a car; man released on bail to appear at Ballinasloe District Court next month.
suspect, 20s, male - 8 Sep2025Arrest and seizure of weapons, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, 8th September 2025
Gardaí received a report of a man brandishing a weapon, searched a car and seized a machete, hatchet and knife, and arrested a man in his 20s under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
suspect, 20s, male