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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12764Aggravated burglary and threatening to kill · Co. Limerick

Man charged with aggravated burglary and threatening to kill in Limerick city

Gavin Hayes, 33, was charged with aggravated burglary and threatening to kill over an alleged early-morning break-in at an apartment in Cecil Street, Limerick city. The judge refused him bail and remanded him in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
23 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim answered a knock on the door of his apartment on Cecil Street on the night of the alleged crimes. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatA male and a female pushed their way into the apartment. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe female was carrying a hammer and started thrashing the apartment. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe male showed the victim what appeared to be a bullet and threatened to shoot him if he said anything. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe female struck the victim with the hammer, then the male took the hammer and struck him to the back of the head. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe female took a knife from the apartment and stabbed the victim in the chest, causing a small laceration. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe pair allegedly stole €55 in cash, three smartphones, a passport, a Visa card, and watches including an imitation Rolex. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe alleged burglary took place at an apartment in Cecil Street, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe break-in happened at 4am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened in the early hours of June 8. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponMr Hayes allegedly took a bullet out of his jacket pocket. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Cathal MacGearailt gave evidence at Limerick District Court on behalf of Gardaí objecting to bail. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí allege Mr Hayes was wearing a replica Rolex watch taken in the burglary when he was arrested. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeGavin Hayes was charged with aggravated burglary and threatening to kill. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Fiona Brennan refused bail and remanded Hayes in custody to appear on 2 September. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment, with the case going to Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe State objected to bail, and the judge refused bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded Mr Hayes in custody to appear in court on Tuesday, September 2. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGavin Hayes is 32 with an address at Blackboy Terrace, Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe accused allegedly told the occupant he would be shot if he said anything. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA woman allegedly produced a hammer and ransacked the property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured party was allegedly struck with a hammer by the woman and by Mr Hayes. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherPhones, cash, a replica Rolex watch, a Visa card and a passport were allegedly stolen. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Bullet produced from pocket during 4am aggravated burglary in Limerick, court hears

    First report of this case. It covers the charges, the alleged threat and stolen property, the State's objection to bail, and the remand in custody to 2 September 2025.

    accused, Gavin Hayes, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gavin Hayesvictimsuspect, female
  2. 1 Sep2025
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, follow-up
    Victim was threatened with a bullet and hit with a hammer in robbery

    Provides detailed court evidence about the alleged robbery, including the use of a hammer, a kitchen knife, and a bullet as a threat, the items stolen, and confirmation that bail was refused.

    victim, maleaccused, Gavin Hayes, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gavin Hayesaccused, female