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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18398Possession of knives · Co. Offaly · 5 Feb 2024

Man arrested in Offaly after knives found during search

On Bank Holiday Monday, which the calendar places at 5 February 2024, gardaí on patrol in Edenderry, County Offaly, stopped and searched a local man and found him carrying a number of knives, including two. A man was arrested in Offaly, and Offaly Express reported the arrest on 6 February 2024. No name, age or nationality of the man has been given, and no charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested6 Feb
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man found carrying a number of knives was arrested by gardaí in Offaly.
Where
The stop and search took place in Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
The stop and search took place on Bank Holiday Monday, which the calendar places at 5 February 2024; the article does not state the date.
Investigation
Gardaí on patrol stopped and searched a local male.
Weapon
The man was found in possession of two knives, among a number of other items.
Other details
  • The arrest was first reported by Offaly Express on 6 February 2024.
  • Photographs of the items were published with the article, and no name, age or nationality of the man is given.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man found carrying a number of knives was arrested by gardaí in Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe stop and search took place in Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe stop and search took place on Bank Holiday Monday. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe man was found in possession of two knives, among other items. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí on patrol stopped and searched the man. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherPhotographs of the items were published with the article. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2024
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man found carrying a number of knives arrested in Offaly

    First report of the arrest. The article gives only "Bank Holiday Monday" as the date, so 2024-02-05 is inferred from the calendar. No name, age or nationality is given.

    suspect, male