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Case No. 7827Possession of an article capable of inflicting serious injury · Co. Donegal · 1 Jul 2023

Man charged over steak knives at Letterkenny shopping centre, Co Donegal

On July 1, 2023, at about 3.30pm on a Saturday, a man was allegedly in possession of two steak knives at the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Lee Mitchell, a man from Windmill View, Letterkenny, was charged over the incident, and a separate charge over an alleged incident at Tesco on March 23 was also reported. He appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court, and the reports were published on July 19, 2023. The case was adjourned to August 10, when he is due to appear by videolink again, and he is in custody serving a sentence on other matters.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is alleged to have had two steak knives in a busy shopping centre in Co Donegal.
Where
The incident allegedly occurred at the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
When
The incident allegedly occurred on July 1, 2023, at about 3.30pm on a Saturday afternoon.
Other details
  • The suspect is Lee Mitchell, a man of Windmill View, Letterkenny, and no nationality is stated.
  • He is in custody serving a sentence on other matters and was represented by a solicitor.
  • No victim is named in the reports.
Weapon
The article involved was two steak knives.
Charges
  • He was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury in a manner likely to unlawfully intimidate another person.
  • The offence is listed as possession of an article capable of inflicting serious injury, while the charge is described as producing such an article.
  • He was also charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace over an alleged incident at Tesco on March 23.
In court
  • He appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court, and the charges were reported on July 19, 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to August 10, when he is due to appear by videolink.
Investigation
Gardaí told the court that directions from the DPP on each charge are awaited.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been charged with possession of two steak knives in a busy shopping centre in Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident allegedly occurred at the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident allegedly occurred on July 1 at about 3.30pm on a Saturday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury in a manner likely unlawfully to intimidate another person. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGardaí told the court that directions are awaited from the DPP on each charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to August 10, when he is due to appear via video link. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is in custody, serving a sentence on other matters, and was represented by a solicitor. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jul2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí rushed to scene amid reports of man armed with knives at shopping centre

    First report of the charges against Lee Mitchell and his court appearance. The article also mentions a separate alleged incident at Tesco on March 23, which is not included here.

    accused, Lee Mitchell, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Mitchell