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Case No. 1783Possession of an offensive weapon (knife) · Co. Monaghan · 27 Apr 2025

Man in his 20s charged after brandishing knife at traffic in Carrickmacross, Monaghan

A man in his 20s was arrested and charged with possession of an offensive weapon after brandishing a knife at oncoming traffic on Main Street in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. He was seen walking on the road towards a white Volkswagen carrying a knife in his right hand, repeatedly gesturing at the car and waving the knife at the motorist before walking away. Gardaí stopped the man and found him in possession of the knife, and he was detained at a Garda station in Monaghan under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and was due to appear before Monaghan District Court on Monday 28 April 2025.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man in his 20s was arrested and charged after brandishing a knife at oncoming traffic.
  • The man, wearing blue jeans and a dark coloured jumper with BMW on the back, walked on the road towards a white Volkswagen, repeatedly gestured at the car and waved the knife at the motorist before walking away.
Where
The incident occurred on Main Street in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.
When
The incident occurred at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday 27 April 2025.
Weapon
The man was carrying a knife in his right hand.
Investigation
The man was stopped by Gardaí, found in possession of a knife, and detained at a Garda station in Monaghan under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Charges
He was charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
In court
He was due to appear before Monaghan District Court on Monday 28 April 2025.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s was arrested and charged after brandishing a knife at oncoming traffic in Monaghan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in blue jeans and a dark coloured jumper with BMW on the back was seen walking on the road towards a white Volkswagen carrying a knife in his right hand. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man repeatedly gestured at a car and waved the knife at the motorist before walking away. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on Main Street in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday evening, 27 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA male was stopped by Gardaí and found to be in possession of a knife. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained at a Garda station in Monaghan under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe is expected to appear before Monaghan District Court on Monday 28 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Apr2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai arrest man brandishing knife at oncoming traffic in busy town centre

    Initial arrest and charging report with video description of the incident.

    suspect, 20s, male