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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7916Public order offence · Co. Offaly · 28 Sep 2026

Man in 20s arrested and charged after public order incident in Edenderry, Offaly

On Monday 28 September 2026, shortly after 12:30pm, gardaí responded to a public order incident in Blundell Wood, Edenderry, Co Offaly. Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s at an estate, and it is understood pepper spray was used to subdue him during the arrest. He was detained in a Garda station in Co Offaly and has since been charged. He is due to appear before Tullamore District Court on Wednesday 7 October 2026, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí responded to a public order incident at an estate, which is the offence under investigation.
Where
The incident took place in Blundell Wood, Edenderry, Co Offaly.
When
The incident happened on Monday 28 September 2026 shortly after 12:30pm.
Investigation
  • Gardaí arrived at the scene and arrested a man aged in his 20s.
  • The arrested man was detained in a Garda station in Co Offaly.
Weapon
It is understood that pepper spray was used to subdue the man during the arrest.
Charges
The man has since been charged, and the charge is an allegation.
In court
The man is due to appear before Tullamore District Court on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe public order incident took place in Blundell Wood, Edenderry, Co Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Monday 28 September 2026 shortly after 12:30pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a man following a public order incident at an estate. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man was detained in a Garda station in Co Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man has since been charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Tullamore District Court on Wednesday 7 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherIt is understood pepper spray was used to subdue the man during the arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 28 Sep2026
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Offaly Gardaí arrest man over public order incident

    Adds the location as Blundell Wood, Edenderry, the time shortly after 12:30pm, that pepper spray was used during the arrest, that the man has been charged, and the court date of 7 October at Tullamore District Court.

    accused, 20s, male