Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 6246False imprisonment; threatening to kill or cause serious harm; assault; possession of a knife

Man charged with false imprisonment and threats remanded in custody

Karl O’Reilly, 40, appeared by video link at Bray District Court charged with false imprisonment, threatening to kill or cause serious harm, assault and possession of a knife. He was remanded in continuing custody and the case was adjourned to April 18th.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe has an address at Higginstown Wood, Granard, Co Longford. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe Longford charges are alleged to have occurred on February 28th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is also facing charges of assault and possession of a knife. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeOne charge of false imprisonment and one charge of threatening to harm are alleged to have occurred in Co Longford. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAnother charge of false imprisonment, threatening to harm and possession of a knife relate to March 12th in Arklow, Co Wicklow. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was remanded in continuing custody when he appeared by video link at Bray District Court on Thursday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCounsel said directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions were awaited in the case. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr O’Reilly did not object to a continuing remand of four weeks. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Mark O’Connell directed the case be put back to April 18th. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with false imprisonment and threatening to kill remanded in custody

    Court appearance at Bray District Court. Gives the alleged dates and locations (Co Longford on February 28th and Arklow, Co Wicklow on March 12th), the charges, and the remand and adjournment details.

    accused, Karl O'Reilly, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Karl O'Reilly