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Case No. 5136Assault causing harm; production of a hatchet; trespass; criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 1 Sep 2024

Man charged with hatchet attack on man in Corduff home, Dublin

On September 1, 2024, a 21-year-old man was attacked with a hatchet at his home on Sheephill Avenue, Corduff, Dublin 15, and suffered a severe head injury. Juares Kumbu, an 18-year-old man of Brookhaven Grove, Blanchardstown, Dublin, was arrested in the early hours of a Saturday and charged with four offences, including assault causing harm. He appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court, where gardaí opposed bail and the judge refused it. He was remanded in custody to Cloverhill District Court, and it has not yet been decided whether the case will be heard in the District Court or the Circuit Court.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 21-year-old man was attacked with a hatchet at his home and suffered a severe head injury.
Where
The incident took place at a residential address on Sheephill Avenue, Corduff, Dublin 15.
When
The incident happened on September 1, 2024.
Cause
The attack allegedly happened in the course of a dispute.
Weapon
The attacker allegedly hit the man over the head with a hatchet.
Other details
  • The accused is Juares Kumbu, 18, of Brookhaven Grove, Blanchardstown, Dublin.
  • The injured man has since been released from hospital.
Investigation
  • The accused was arrested in the early hours of a Saturday.
  • Gardaí opposed bail over the seriousness of the case and concerns about witness interference.
Charges
  • The accused was charged with four offences in connection with the incident.
  • The accused is charged with assault causing harm to the 21-year-old man, and with producing a hatchet in a manner likely to unlawfully intimidate.
  • The accused is charged with trespassing at the house and with criminal damage to a kitchen window.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court.
  • The judge refused bail and remanded the accused in custody to Cloverhill District Court.
  • It has not yet been decided whether the case will be heard in the District Court or the Circuit Court.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was attacked with a hatchet at his home in Dublin and suffered a severe head injury. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at a residential address on Sheephill Avenue, Corduff, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on September 1. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe attacker allegedly hit the man over the head with a hatchet. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested in the early hours of a Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí opposed bail over the seriousness of the case and concerns about witness interference. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with four offences in connection with the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm to a 21-year-old man. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with producing a hatchet in a manner likely to unlawfully intimidate. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with trespassing at the house and criminal damage to a kitchen window. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge refused bail and remanded the accused in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIt has not yet been decided whether the case will be heard in the District Court or the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe injured man was released from hospital. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (18) appears in court charged with hatchet attack on man in his home

    Names the accused as Juares Kumbu, 18, of Brookhaven Grove, Blanchardstown, and gives the charges, the bail refusal and the remand to Cloverhill District Court.

    accused, Juares Kumbu, 18, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Juares Kumbuvictim, 21, male