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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10192Unlawful possession of a knife · Co. Dublin

Man charged after knife stand-off at Dublin Centra shop denied bail

On 24 April 2026 at about 12.50pm, a 27-year-old Afghan man, Nasim Sulemankhil, was arrested after a stand-off with armed gardaí at a Centra shop on Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin, following reports of a knife attack. He was carrying a flick-knife, and it was stated to gardaí that he had stabbed or attempted to stab a person before being chased to the shop doorway; the person is not identified and enquiries into the stabbing claims are ongoing. He was charged with unlawful possession of a knife capable of inflicting serious injury or incapacitating a person, appeared at Dublin District Court, and was refused bail at a contested hearing, with legal aid granted and a psychological assessment directed. His next hearing is at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A 27-year-old Afghan man was arrested for carrying a flick-knife after a stand-off with armed gardaí.
Where
The incident happened at a Centra shop on Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin.
When
The incident occurred at approximately 12.50pm on 24 April 2026; the article is dated 25 April 2026, though the index lists 1 April 2026.
Weapon
The man was carrying a flick-knife.
Cause
Gardaí were alerted by members of the public who reported a knife attack.
Other details
  • It was stated to gardaí that he had stabbed or attempted to stab a person before being chased to the doorway of the shop.
  • The defence said he was being chased and had tried to defend himself.
  • A large crowd had gathered and a garda armed support unit was on the scene.
  • The judge directed a psychological assessment and interventions in custody, and legal aid was granted.
Investigation
  • Enquiries into the stabbing claims are ongoing, and gardaí have not yet established whether anyone was attacked with the knife.
  • Footage of the incident was uploaded to social media.
Charges
He was charged with unlawful possession of a knife capable of inflicting serious injury or incapacitating a person.
In court
  • He appeared at Dublin District Court, where bail was refused at a contested bail hearing.
  • His next hearing is at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 27-year-old man was arrested for carrying a flick-knife after a stand-off with armed gardaí at a Dublin shop. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Cathal Brugha Street. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a Centra shop. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 12.50pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe man was carrying a flick-knife. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries were ongoing into the stabbing claims, and gardaí had not yet established whether anyone was attacked with the knife beforehand. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationFootage of the incident was uploaded to social media. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of a knife capable of inflicting serious injury or incapacitating a person. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail was denied at the contested bail hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHis next hearing is at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGardaí were alerted by members of the public who reported a knife attack. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA large crowd had gathered and a garda armed support unit was on the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIt was stated to gardaí that he had stabbed or attempted to stab a person before being chased to the doorway of the shop. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe defence said he was being chased and had tried to defend himself. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe judge directed a psychological assessment and interventions in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man charged after knife stand-off at Dublin shop denied bail

    Reports the Dublin District Court bail hearing for the charged man, including the stabbing claims, the enquiries still under way, and the directed psychological assessment. No existing case matches this incident.

    accused, Nasim Sulemankhil, 27, male, Afghan, named, non-irishNasim Sulemankhil