Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0306Public order · Co. Waterford · 11 Sep 2026

Man charged after firearm produced in Waterford city

A firearm was produced in the John Roberts Square and Broad Street area of Waterford city centre on Friday 11 September 2026 at approximately 4:40pm. A man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in connection with the incident. He has since been charged with a public order offence and is due to appear before Clonmel District Court on Saturday 12 September 2026. No injuries have been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged12 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A firearm was produced in the Broad Street area of Waterford town.
Where
The incident occurred in the John Roberts Square and Broad Street area of the Waterford city centre.
When
The incident took place on Friday 11 September 2026 at approximately 4:40pm.
Investigation
A man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Charges
The man has been charged with a public order offence.
In court
He is due to appear before Clonmel District Court on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Other details
No injuries have been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA firearm was produced in the Broad Street area of Waterford town on Friday 11 September at approximately 4:40pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the John Roberts Square and Broad Street area of the city centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Clonmel District Court on Saturday 12 September 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo injuries have been reported. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man due in court following firearm incident in Waterford city

    Initial report of the incident, arrest, charging and scheduled court appearance.

    suspect, 40s, male