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Case No. 20597Burglary · Co. Dublin · 21 Jun 2023

Man charged with burglary and hatchet possession in Clonsilla, Dublin

A 42-year-old man, Charles Russell, was arrested at Lohunda Green, Clonsilla, Dublin 15, over alleged offences on Wednesday, 21 June 2023. He is accused of burglary, possession of a hatchet, criminal damage to a car and trespassing in the back garden of a home. On 22 June 2023 he was charged at Blanchardstown District Court, where the defence said there would be no bail application and legal aid was granted. He was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill court on Tuesday, 27 June 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Charles Russell, a 42-year-old man, was charged with burglary and possession of a hatchet.
Where
Russell was arrested at Lohunda Green, Clonsilla in Dublin 15.
When
The offences are alleged to have happened on Wednesday, 21 June 2023.
Weapon
Russell is accused of having a hatchet with a blade or sharp point.
Charges
  • Russell is charged with burglary under Section 12 of the Criminal Justice Act.
  • Russell is accused of damaging the windscreen and rear driver's window of a 2012 Honda Insight car.
  • Russell is accused of trespassing in the back garden of a home.
Other details
Russell, with an address on Whitechapel Road, Clonsilla, made no reply when charged and was given copies of the charge sheets.
In court
  • The case was heard at Blanchardstown District Court on 22 June 2023.
  • The defence told the court there would be no application for bail.
  • Legal aid was granted to Russell.
  • Russell was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill court on Tuesday, 27 June 2023.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCharles Russell was charged with burglary and possession of a hatchet. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereRussell was arrested at Lohunda Green, Clonsilla in Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have happened on Wednesday, June 21. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponRussell is accused of having a hatchet with a blade or sharp point. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRussell is charged with burglary under Section 12 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRussell is accused of damaging the windscreen and rear driver's window of a 2012 Honda Insight car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRussell is charged with trespassing in a back garden to a home. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe defence told the court there would be no application for bail. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to Russell. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtRussell was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill court on Tuesday, June 27. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jun2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man charged with burglary, possession of hatchet and trespassing in Dublin

    First report of this case. Adds the charges (hatchet possession, criminal damage to a car, trespass), the arrest location, and the court appearance and remand details.

    accused, Charles Russell, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles Russell