Ireland Case No. 19089Possession of a knife · Co. Longford · 18 Sep 2023
Man charged over knife possession and Longford stand-off with gardaí
On 18 September 2023, gardaí were called to Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford, after Walid Bouskia (33), of no fixed abode, allegedly obtained a kitchen knife inside an asylum seeker hostel. According to the State, he was highly agitated and aggressive when gardaí arrived, allegedly pointed the knife at them and appeared to threaten self-harm, leading to a 25-minute stand-off while the area was sealed off and negotiators were deployed. Mr Bouskia was charged with possession of a knife and appeared in court in November 2023, where the defence said his behaviour was linked to his reluctance to move to another Dublin address and that he would go to a Donegal Direct Provision Centre if released. The judge said she needed to know his future plans and where he intended to live before deciding the case, and he was remanded in custody.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Nov
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- When
- The incident took place on 18 September 2023.
- Where
- It took place at Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford.
- What happened
- Walid Bouskia (33), of no fixed abode, allegedly obtained a kitchen knife inside an asylum seeker hostel, prompting gardaí to be called.
- According to the State, Mr Bouskia was highly agitated and aggressive when gardaí arrived, pointed the knife at them and appeared to indicate he would use it to self-harm.
- Mr Bouskia allegedly moved to a courtyard area and up a flight of stairs, and gardaí cordoned off the area.
- Weapon
- The knife was a kitchen knife.
- Investigation
- Mr Bouskia refused instructions to drop the knife, and a stand-off lasted 25 minutes while the area was sealed off.
- Gardaí deployed negotiators to the scene.
- Charges
- Mr Bouskia was charged with possession of a knife, which relates to 18 September 2023.
- In court
- The charge was heard in court in November 2023, with the State's case opened by Sgt Mark Mahon.
- The defence said Mr Bouskia was willing to go to a Donegal Direct Provision Centre if the court sanctioned his release.
- Judge Owens said she needed to know Mr Bouskia's future plans and where he intended to reside before making a full determination.
- Mr Bouskia was remanded in custody.
- Other details
- The defence said Mr Bouskia's behaviour was linked to his reluctance to be relocated to another address in Dublin.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMr Bouskia allegedly obtained a kitchen knife inside the asylum seeker hostel. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatMr Bouskia pointed the knife at gardaí and appeared to indicate he would use it to self-harm. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatMr Bouskia allegedly obtained a kitchen knife inside the asylum seeker hostel, prompting gardaí to be called. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMr Bouskia was described as highly agitated and aggressive when gardaí arrived. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMr Bouskia pointed the knife at gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMr Bouskia appeared to indicate he was going to use the knife to self harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMr Bouskia moved to a courtyard area and up a flight of stairs, and gardaí cordoned off the area. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe offence was at Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe knife possession took place at Richmond Court, Richmond Street, Longford. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident was on 18 September 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe knife possession charge relates to 18 September 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponThe knife was a kitchen knife. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA stand-off lasted 25 minutes and the area was sealed off. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí deployed negotiators to the scene. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationMr Bouskia refused instructions to drop the knife, and a stand-off lasted 25 minutes while the area was sealed off. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí had to deploy negotiators to the scene. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMr Bouskia was charged with possession of a knife. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeWalid Bouskia was charged with possession of a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtDefence said Mr Bouskia was willing to go to a Donegal Direct Provision Centre if the court sanctioned his release. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Owens said she needed to know Mr Bouskia's future plans and where he intended to reside before deciding the case. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMr Bouskia was remanded in custody. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe defence said Mr Bouskia's behaviour was linked to his reluctance to be relocated to another address in Dublin. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe defence said Mr Bouskia was willing to go to a Donegal Direct Provision Centre if the court sanctioned his release. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said she needed to know Mr Bouskia's future plans and where he intended to reside before making a full determination. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherDefence said the behaviour was linked to Mr Bouskia's reluctance to be relocated to another address in Dublin. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Nov2023Man wielding knife involved in stand-off with Midlands gardaí
Reports the charge, the court appearance, the account of the stand-off with gardaí, the negotiators deployed, the defence submissions and the remand in custody.
accused, Walid Bouskia, 33, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Walid Bouskia - 18 Nov2023Knife wielding man in stand off with Longford gardaí
Adds details of the stand-off, the garda response, the defence submissions and the remand in custody.
accused, Walid Bouskia, 33, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Walid Bouskia