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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11131Possession of a weapon · Co. Longford · 4 Feb 2026

Man charged after row and weapon possession in Annaly Car Park, Longford

On the afternoon of 4 February 2026, onlookers said a violent row broke out between a number of people in Annaly Car Park in Longford Town. Gardaí who arrived within minutes are believed to have found a man in possession of a weapon, and he was arrested for possession of a weapon. The man, whose name, age and nationality are not given, was taken to Longford Garda Station and formally charged that day, and garda investigations are continuing. He is due to appear before Mullingar District Court on 5 February 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged5 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A violent row broke out between a number of people, according to onlookers.
Where
The row took place in Annaly Car Park in Longford Town.
When
The row and arrest happened on the afternoon of 4 February 2026.
Weapon
A man was arrested for possession of a weapon.
Investigation
  • Gardaí arrived within minutes and are believed to have found a man in possession of a weapon.
  • Garda investigations into the matter are continuing.
Charges
The man was arrested, taken to Longford Garda Station and formally charged.
In court
The man is due to appear before Mullingar District Court on 5 February 2026.
Other details
This was the second hostile incident in the Annaly area within 24 hours.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe row took place in Annaly Car Park in Longford Town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe row and arrest happened on the afternoon of 4 February 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeOnlookers said a violent row broke out between a number of people. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponA man was arrested for possession of a weapon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrived within minutes and are believed to have found a man in possession of a weapon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGarda investigations into the matter are continuing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested, taken to Longford Garda Station and formally charged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Mullingar District Court the following day. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThis was the second hostile incident in the Annaly area within 24 hours. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA gunman fired a shot outside a house in Garvey's Close, Annaly Park, at 2.47am that day, and no one was injured. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Feb2026
    Chargedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    BREAKING: Man in custody in Longford Garda Station tonight following incident in Annaly Car Park today

    First report of the Annaly Car Park row and weapon arrest. It also mentions a shooting at a house in Garvey's Close earlier that day, which matches existing case 11033 rather than this incident.

    accused, male