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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14594Stabbing · Co. Dublin

Man charged over multiple stabbings in Stoneybatter, Dublin

Three people were injured in a stabbing attack in Stoneybatter, Dublin. Gabriel Fereiera Motta Valladres, a 29-year-old man who has been in the Republic since 2022, was charged with possessing a box-cutter knife at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7, and a pair of scissors at Manor Place, Dublin. He appeared in court on Tuesday 11 February 2025. A 2023 report said he was previously charged under immigration law and accused of possessing €6,500 of drugs for sale or supply.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Feb
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Three people were injured in a stabbing attack in Stoneybatter, Dublin.
Where
The stabbing took place in Stoneybatter, Dublin, with weapon possession charges at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7, and Manor Place, Dublin.
When
The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday 11 February 2025.
Charges
  • Gabriel Fereiera Motta Valladres was charged with possessing a box-cutter knife at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7, on the date of the stabbing.
  • He was separately charged with possessing a pair of scissors at Manor Place, Dublin.
In court
The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday 11 February 2025 in relation to the stabbing attack.
Other details
  • The suspect is 29, from Brazil, and has been in the Republic since 2022.
  • A 2023 report said the suspect overstayed an expired visa and was charged under immigration law.
  • The suspect was accused of possessing €6,500 of drugs for sale or supply in 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was charged over multiple stabbings in Stoneybatter. (gript.ie)
  • whatThree people sustained injuries in the stabbing attack. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing attack took place in Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a charge of possessing a box-cutter knife on the same date of the stabbing at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a separate charge of possessing a pair of scissors at Manor Place, Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe suspect appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to the stabbing attack. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is 29, from Brazil, and has been in the Republic since 2022. (gript.ie)
  • otherA 2023 Irish Daily Star report said the suspect overstayed an expired visa and was charged under immigration law. (gript.ie)
  • otherIt is reported that the suspect was accused of possessing €6,500 of drugs for sale or supply in 2023. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2025
    In courtgript.ie, its first report
    Govt has questions to answer as Stoneybatter suspect “previously charged with breaking immigration law” - Gript

    Adds the suspect's name, age, nationality and residence since 2022; the court appearance on Tuesday; the three people injured; additional charges of possessing a box-cutter knife and a pair of scissors; and the TD's reported claims about the suspect's 2023 immigration and drugs matters. The article is mainly political commentary and does not give the incident date.

    accused, Gabriel Fereiera Motta Valladres, 29, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gabriel Fereiera Motta Valladresvictimvictimvictim
  2. 11 Feb2025
    In courtextra.ie, first report
    Man due in court over Stoneybatter attack - Extra.ie

    Only the headline is available; the article text is template code with no facts. Not matched to case 14589 (Stoneybatter stabbing, 9 Feb 2025) because the article gives no details to confirm it is the same incident.

    suspect, male