Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10074Threats to kill or cause serious harm

Man arrested over alleged threats against elected representative

On 15 April 2026, gardaí in the south of the country reported arresting a man in his 20s over alleged threats to kill or cause serious harm against an elected representative, linked to the fuel blockades. He was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and has since been released without charge. Gardaí said a file will be sent to the DPP, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested15 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 20s was arrested over alleged threats against an elected representative.
Cause
The alleged threats were made in relation to the fuel blockades.
Where
Gardaí in the south of the country made the arrest.
When
  • The arrest was reported on 15 April 2026.
  • The incident date is not given in the sources.
Charges
  • The man was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
  • The case is listed under the offence of threats to kill or cause serious harm.
Other details
  • The man has since been released without charge.
  • The elected representative and the man are not named in the sources.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said a file will be sent to the DPP.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was arrested over alleged threats made against an elected representative in relation to the fuel blockades. (rte.ie)
  • whereGardaí in the south of the country made the arrest. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said a file will be sent to the DPP. (rte.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man has since been released without charge. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Apr2026
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Man arrested over alleged threats against representative

    First report of the arrest in connection with alleged threats against an elected representative over the fuel blockades. The man was released without charge and a file is to go to the DPP.

    suspect, 20s, male