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Case No. 7005Violent disorder; production of an article as a weapon · Co. Dublin · 24 Nov 2023

Man charged over alleged knife threat to security guard at Dublin 15 Aldi

On 24 November 2023, at about 9.20pm, a customer allegedly threatened a security guard with a knife at an Aldi store in Dublin 15, then left empty-handed, and no one was harmed. Thomas Kerrigan (41), a man, was charged with violent disorder and production of an article as a weapon, and no arrests had been reported at the first press coverage on 25 November. On 30 November 2023 he appeared before Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court, where bail was set at a €200 bond with a €600 independent surety and he must stay away from the supermarket and its staff. He was remanded in custody with consent to bail and is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court the following week, pending directions from the DPP.

  1. Reported25 Nov
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A customer allegedly threatened a staff member, reported as a security guard, at knifepoint in an Aldi store.
  • The customer allegedly left the premises empty-handed and no one was harmed.
Where
The incident took place at an Aldi store in Ashtown, Dublin 15, which sources also give as Aldi on Hamilton Walk, Dublin 15.
When
The incident happened on Friday, 24 November 2023, shortly after 9pm, with the dispute beginning at about 9.20pm.
Cause
The accused claims the dispute started over a request to frisk a person.
Weapon
Footage posted on social media showed a person lunging at a shop worker while wielding a knife, and the accused allegedly returned holding a black-handled knife.
Investigation
  • No arrests had been made when Gardaí first reported the incident on 25 November 2023, and investigations were ongoing.
  • Gardaí raised concerns about witness interference.
Charges
Thomas Kerrigan, a man aged 41, was charged with violent disorder and production of an article as a weapon.
In court
  • Thomas Kerrigan appeared before Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court on 30 November 2023 facing bail objections.
  • Bail was set at a €200 bond with a €600 independent surety, and he must stay away from the supermarket and its staff.
  • He was remanded in custody with consent to bail and is to appear at Cloverhill District Court the following week, pending directions from the DPP.
Other details
Gardaí said the accused made no reply to the charges, and legal aid was granted to him.
21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA staff member was threatened at knifepoint by a customer, who then left the premises empty-handed. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe accused allegedly threatened the security guard and put him in fear. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place in an Aldi store in Ashtown, Dublin 15. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Aldi on Hamilton Walk, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on Friday evening, shortly after 9pm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on November 24th. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe dispute began at about 9.20pm. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe accused claims the dispute started over a request to frisk a person. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe person lunged at a shop worker while wielding a knife, according to footage posted on social media. (dublinlive.ie)
  • weaponThe accused allegedly returned holding a black-handled knife. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationNo arrests had been made. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí raised concerns about witness interference. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThomas Kerrigan was charged with violent disorder and production of an article as a weapon. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThomas Kerrigan appeared before Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court facing bail objections. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail was set in the accused's bond of €200 with a €600 independent surety. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused must stay away from the supermarket and its staff. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody with consent to bail to appear at Cloverhill District Court next week pending directions from the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNo one was harmed in the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the accused made no reply to the charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to the accused. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Nov2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of threatening security guard with knife in Dublin supermarket appears in court

    Reports the charges, the alleged knife threat to a security guard, the claimed reason for the dispute, the bail hearing at Dublin District Court and the bail conditions. No matching existing case.

    accused, Thomas Kerrigan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Kerrigan
  2. 25 Nov2023
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Aldi worker threatened at knife point in Dublin

    Places the incident at an Aldi in Ashtown, Dublin 15, and says no arrests had been made and the customer left empty-handed. Does not name a suspect.

    victimsuspect