Case No. 2598Animal welfare (causing unnecessary suffering to animals), theft · Co. Dublin · 26 Jun 2024
Man charged with stabbing two pigs at Thornton Hall, Kilsallaghan
Darren Jackson, 39, was charged at Balbriggan District Court with two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to two pigs at Thornton Hall, Kilsallaghan, on 26 June 2024, and with stealing keys to a portable lighting generator the day before. He was remanded on bail with conditions including staying away from all International Protection Accommodation sites.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged6 Jan
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man was arrested at the time of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatDarren Jackson, 39, of Rivermeade Drive, Rivermeade, Co Dublin appeared before Balbriggan District Court charged with three offences. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo injured pigs were discovered at the location, attended to by a vet, and subsequently euthanised. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA third pig, unharmed, was taken into care. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, 26 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were called to Thornton Hall on Wednesday evening, 26 June 2024, at around 5.30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating criminal activity at state lands in Kilsallaghan, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe DPP has directed that the man be charged in relation to the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to or endangering the health and welfare of two pigs at Thornton Hall, Kilsallaghan, on 26 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe animal welfare offences are contrary to Section 12(1) and (2) and Section 52(2) of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe is further charged with stealing a set of keys to a portable lighting generator of IGO Emergency Management Services at Thornton Hall on 25 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe theft offence is contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Theft and Fraud Offences Act 2001. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Balbriggan District Court on 7 January 2025 at 10:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGarda Philip Walsh of Swords Garda Station told Judge Dermot Dempsey he charged the accused and handed him a true copy of the charge sheets. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBail conditions include signing on at Swords Garda Station twice a week, notifying gardaí of a change of residential address, and staying away from all International Protection Accommodation sites. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment in the circuit court and directed the accused be sent forward on a signed plea for sentencing should that arise. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Dempsey remanded the accused on his own bond of €500 to appear before Balbriggan District Court on Tuesday, January 28. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Jan2025Man accused of stabbing pigs at Thornton Hall told to stay away from IPA sites
First court appearance; charged with three offences, remanded on €500 bond with bail conditions, DPP directed trial on indictment in the circuit court.
accused, Darren Jackson, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Jackson - 6 Jan2025Man due in court in relation to alleged 'criminal activity at state lands'
Confirms the DPP has directed charges and that the man is due to appear at Balbriggan District Court on 7 January 2025 at 10:30am; investigations remain ongoing.
suspect, 30s, male