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Case No. 16148Possession of knives or other articles (Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act) · Co. Kilkenny · 27 Jul 2024

Man charged under Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act over slash hook in Kilkenny

On July 27, 2024, gardaí on patrol in the Wetlands area of Kilkenny observed a large crowd. It is alleged that Jimmy Carthy, a 32-year-old man from Kilkenny, was shouting during a verbal altercation and had a slash hook with a three-foot handle in his hand. He has been charged with possession of knives or other articles under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, and the case was reported on September 6, 2024. The matter was adjourned at Kilkenny District Court to September 10, when the court will decide jurisdiction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jimmy Carthy, a 32-year-old man, is charged with possession of knives or other articles.
Where
The incident took place in the Wetlands area of Kilkenny.
When
The incident happened on July 27, 2024.
Cause
It is alleged that the man produced a slash hook during a verbal altercation.
Weapon
It is alleged that he had a slash hook with a three-foot handle in his hand while shouting.
Investigation
Gardaí were on patrol in the Wetlands area when they observed a large crowd.
Charges
He is charged under Sections 9(4) and 9(1) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.
In court
Kilkenny District Court adjourned the matter to September 10, when Judge Geraldine Carthy will decide jurisdiction.
Other details
His solicitor, Chris Hogan, said he was fully cooperative and put the slash hook down straight away when gardaí arrived, and that he has since made amends with the other person in the verbal altercation.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí were on patrol in the Wetlands area, Kilkenny, when they observed a large crowd. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident was on July 27. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeThe man is alleged to have produced a slash hook during a verbal altercation. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • weaponThe man is alleged to have had a slash hook with a three foot long handle in his hand while shouting. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeJimmy Carthy is charged with being in possession of knives or other articles under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter to 10 September and will decide jurisdiction then. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he was fully cooperative and put the slash hook down straight away when gardaí arrived. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherCarthy has since made amends with the person he had the verbal altercation with. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2024
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act charge - man before Kilkenny Court

    First report of this case. Gives the charge, the alleged slash hook details, the solicitor's account and the adjournment to 10 September.

    accused, Jimmy Carthy, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jimmy Carthy