Ireland Man charged over attempted robbery at Limerick shop
A man in his mid-20s was charged over an attempted robbery at a shop on St. Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick, on 20 August 2021. He entered the premises, armed himself with a glass bottle from the shelf, and hit the male shop owner over the head, injuring his face, as he attempted to take money from the till. The suspect was arrested at the scene by Gardaí and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Roxboro Road Garda Station. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 21 August 2021 at 6pm.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged20 Aug
3 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A lone male in his mid-20s entered a shop, armed himself with a glass bottle from the shelf, and hit the male shop owner over the head, injuring his face, as he attempted to take money from the till.
- Where
- The incident occurred at a business premises on St. Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick.
- When
- The incident occurred at approximately 5pm on Friday 20 August 2021.
- Weapon
- The suspect used a glass bottle taken from the shelf.
- Investigation
- The suspect was arrested by Gardaí upon their arrival at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Roxboro Road Garda Station.
- Charges
- The suspect has been charged in relation to the incident.
- In court
- The suspect is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 21 August 2021 at 6pm.
- Other details
- The injured shop owner received treatment by ambulance staff at the scene.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA lone male in his mid-20s entered the premises and armed himself with a glass bottle from the shelf. (garda.ie)
- whatHe attempted to take money from the till. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- whatHe hit the shop owner over the head with the bottle and injured his face. (garda.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe injured shop owner received treatment by ambulance staff at the scene. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe hit the shop owner over the head with the bottle, injuring his face (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA lone male entered the premises and armed himself with a glass bottle from the shelf. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe injured shop owner received treatment from paramedics who attended. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe robbery occurred at a business premises on St. Nessan's Road, Limerick. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a business premises on St. Nessan's Road, Limerick (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe robbery took place at a premises on St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 5pm on Friday 20 August 2021. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the incident at approximately 5pm on Friday 21 August 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
- weaponThe man armed himself with a glass bottle from the shelf (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspect was arrested by Gardaí upon their arrival at the scene. (garda.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe suspect was conveyed to Roxboro Road Garda Station and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (garda.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Roxboro Road were alerted to the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was arrested upon Gardaí's arrival at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Roxboro Road Garda station (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe suspect has been charged in relation to the incident. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged in relation to the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe suspect is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 21 August 2021 at 6pm. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on the evening of Saturday, 21 August 2021 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe suspect is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Aug2021Man arrested and charged following robbery incident at Limerick store
Details of the robbery method (glass bottle from shelf), the victim's facial injury, the suspect's arrest at the scene, detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, and his upcoming appearance before a special sitting of Ennis District Court.
victim, malesuspect, mid-20s, male - 21 Aug2021Gardai arrest man after he attempted to rob a premise with a glass bottle
First report of the incident, arrest, and charging. The suspect is due before Ennis District Court on 21 August 2021.
victim, malesuspect, mid-20s, male - 20 Aug2021Attempted Robbery and Assault, St. Nessans Road, Limerick 20th August, 2021
Official Garda press release confirming the incident date as 20 August 2021, stating the suspect was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Roxboro Road Garda Station, and that he is due before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 21 August 2021 at 6pm.
victim, malesuspect, mid-20s, male