Ireland Man charged with possession of sword and dangerous driving in Castleknock, Dublin
On Monday 20 May 2024, shortly before 1am, gardaí responding to reports of a man armed with a bladed weapon at Denewood Apartments in Castleknock, Dublin 15, found a car that allegedly drove off and collided with a male garda, who was thrown to the ground. The Irish Mirror named the suspect as Dylan Murphy, 31, and described him as an Irish national, while gardaí described only a man in his 30s. Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s on the morning of Friday 24 May, and Murphy was charged with dangerous driving and unlawful possession of a sword. He appeared before Dublin District Court that evening, was released on bail with conditions, and the case was adjourned to Blanchardstown District Court on 5 July, where he has not yet indicated a plea.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested20 May
4 reports - Charged20 May
2 reports - In court24 May
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A male garda was struck by a car and injured while responding to an incident at an apartment complex.
- The driver allegedly rammed several Garda cars and nearly hit several gardaí before colliding with the male garda, who was thrown to the ground.
- Where
- The incident happened at Denewood Apartments in Castleknock, Dublin 15.
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday 20 May 2024, with gardaí alerted shortly before 1am and several Garda units arriving just after 1am.
- Cause
- Gardaí were responding to reports of a man armed with a bladed weapon, and the Irish Mirror said the call was an alleged domestic abuse incident.
- Weapon
- A man allegedly armed himself with a sword during the incident.
- Other details
- The garda was taken to hospital and later discharged but remains off duty; the Irish Times reported head injuries, while the Irish Mirror described the injuries as non-life-threatening.
- Garda welfare services were put in place for the injured garda and his colleagues.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s on the morning of Friday 24 May and detained him at a Dublin Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984; investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- Dylan Murphy, 31, was charged with dangerous driving and unlawful possession of a sword.
- In court
- Murphy appeared before Judge Monika Leech at Dublin District Court on Friday evening, where a garda sergeant had no objection to bail subject to conditions.
- Murphy was released on bail pending possible further charges, had already surrendered his passport, and was granted legal aid.
- The case was adjourned to Blanchardstown District Court on 5 July, and Murphy has not yet indicated a plea.
66 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe incident was one of endangerment. (garda.ie)
- whatThe garda member was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. (garda.ie)
- whatThe garda member remains off duty. (garda.ie)
- whatThe garda was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe garda remains off duty. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe man rammed several Garda cars. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA garda was struck by a car and injured. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí found a man in a car who was attempting to evade them. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe driver allegedly drove off, nearly hit several gardaí, and collided with a male garda, who was thrown to the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- whatDylan Murphy, 31, was charged with possession of a sword and dangerous driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA garda was struck by a car and injured while responding to an incident at an apartment complex. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at an apartment complex in Castleknock. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at an apartment complex in Castleknock. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Castleknock, west Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at an apartment complex in Castleknock, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe dangerous driving incident occurred at Denewood Apartments, Castleknock. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe dangerous driving took place at Denewood Apartments, Castleknock. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Monday 20 May 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred in Dublin 15 on Monday 20 May 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí responded shortly before 1am. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted shortly before 1am on Monday, May 20. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident happened shortly before 1 am on Monday, 20 May 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenSeveral Garda units arrived at the complex just after 1am. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí were alerted shortly before 1am on Monday, 20 May. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on May 20. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Monday, 20 May 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeA car attempting to avoid gardaí collided with a male garda member. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- causeGardaí were responding to an alleged domestic abuse incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeGardaí responded after receiving reports about a man armed with a bladed weapon. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponA man armed himself with a sword. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponGardaí had received reports of a man armed with a bladed weapon. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponMurphy was also accused of unlawful possession of a sword at the same time. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested as part of the investigation. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the incident of endangerment. (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested on the morning of 24 May 2024. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is being detained at a Garda station in the Dublin Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí located the suspect and arrested him on the morning of 24 May. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigating gardaí have since arrested a man in his 30s in connection with the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeA man aged in his 30s was arrested and has since been charged. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeMurphy was charged with dangerous driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMurphy was charged with a weapons offence for unlawful possession of a sword. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man was due to appear before Court 2 of the CCJ on Friday 24 May 2024. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man was due to appear before a sitting of Court 2 of the CCJ on the evening of 24 May 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtMurphy appeared before Judge Monika Leech at Dublin District Court on Friday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMurphy was released on bail pending possible further charges. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe sergeant had no objection to bail subject to conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case will resume at Blanchardstown District Court on July 5. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMurphy has not yet indicated a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMurphy appeared before Dublin District Court on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA Garda sergeant told the judge he had no objection to bail subject to conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMurphy had already surrendered his passport and was ordered not to apply for a replacement. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Blanchardstown District Court on 5 July for possible further charges. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGarda welfare services were put in place for the garda member and his colleagues. (garda.ie)
- otherThe injured garda was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe male garda suffered head injuries and was treated in hospital before being released. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect was detained on Friday morning and is being held in a Dublin Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe garda was hospitalised and has since been discharged. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA garda was injured in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe garda was taken to hospital, was later discharged, and remains off duty. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMurphy had already surrendered his passport to gardaí, and the judge ordered him not to apply for a replacement. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMurphy was granted legal aid after the judge heard he was receiving a disability payment. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe injured garda was taken to hospital and later discharged but remains off duty. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted to Murphy because he was getting a disability payment. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 May2024Man charged with possession of sword and dangerous driving pictured
Names the accused, Dylan Murphy, and the charges of dangerous driving and possession of a sword. Reports the garda injury, the court appearance on Friday, bail, and the adjournment to Blanchardstown District Court on 5 July. No existing case matched.
accused, Dylan Murphy, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Murphyvictim - 24 May2024Man charged with possession of a sword and dangerous driving released on bail
Adds that Murphy was released on bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport, that the case is listed for possible further charges at Blanchardstown District Court on 5 July, that he was granted legal aid, and that he has not yet indicated a plea. Confirms the garda was taken to hospital and later discharged but remains off duty.
accused, Dylan Murphy, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Murphyvictim - 24 May2024Man due in court after garda hit by car in north Dublin
Confirms that a man in his 30s was arrested and charged with endangerment over the incident, and that he was due before Court 2 of the CCJ on 24 May 2024. The article does not name him.
suspect, 30s, male - 24 May2024Man (30s) arrested in Dublin for allegedly hitting garda with car
Reports the arrest of a man in his 30s on the Friday morning, and that the male garda suffered head injuries and was treated in hospital before being released. Adds that gardaí had received reports of a man armed with a bladed weapon.
suspect, 30s, malevictim, male - 24 May2024Suspect arrested after man armed with sword knocked down Garda with vehicle
Reports the arrest of an Irish national from west Dublin, said to have been made on 24 May. Says the man was armed with a sword and rammed several Garda cars after gardaí responded to an alleged domestic abuse incident. The garda's injuries are described as non-life-threatening, and a GRA representative calls for more gardaí.
suspect, male, Irish, irishvictim, male - 24 May2024Man arrested after garda struck by car in Dublin
Reports the arrest of a man in his 30s, who is not named, and says the garda was discharged from hospital and remains off duty. Does not name the driver or mention the charges reported in the existing case.
suspect, 30s, malevictim, male - 20 May2024Man Arrested in Connection with Endangerment Incident in Dublin 15 on Monday 20th May 2024
Garda press release adding that a man in his 30s was arrested on 24 May 2024 and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The release does not name him and gives no details of any charge.
suspect, 30s, malevictim, male - 20 May2024Court Appearance - Man Arrested in Connection with Endangerment Incident in Dublin 15 on Monday 20th May 2024
Official garda.ie release naming no one. It reports the charge and the court date for the man in his 30s but does not mention a sword, dangerous driving or an injured garda. Matched to existing case 5805 on date, area and age.
accused, 30s, male