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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12936Possession of a knife (offensive weapon) · Co. Dublin · 12 Aug 2025

Man arrested in Ballymun over knife possession

Ryan Lincoln, of no fixed abode, was arrested in Ballymun on 12 August 2025 after failing to provide his details to Gardaí and appeared before the Central Criminal Court charged with possession of a knife contrary to Section 9.1 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man was arrested in Ballymun. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on 12 August 2025. (gript.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested after failing to provide his details to Gardaí when requested. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of a knife contrary to Section 9.1 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before the Central Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe is of no fixed abode. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Aug2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Man arrested 'on way to mum’s house with knife' - Gript

    First report of the arrest and court appearance at the Central Criminal Court.

    accused, Ryan Lincoln, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Lincoln