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Case No. 11005Threat to kill or cause serious harm; possession of an article capable of inflicting serious harm · Co. Donegal · 29 Oct 2024

Man pleads guilty to brandishing weapon in Moville incident

Iliia Biletskyi, a 19-year-old man, pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court to making a threat to kill or cause serious harm during an incident at Riverwood, Moville, Co Donegal, on 29 October 2024, in which he brandished a box cutter or Stanley knife handle. He was charged with the threat offence and with producing an article capable of inflicting serious harm, and he admitted both offences when arraigned before Judge John Aylmer. The defence said a probation report would be appropriate, and the judge sought one, including an assessment of suitability for community service. Bail was granted on the same terms and the case was adjourned to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, with no sentence reported yet.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Iliia Biletskyi pleaded guilty to making a threat to kill or cause serious harm during an incident in which he brandished a weapon.
Where
The incident took place at Riverwood, Moville, Co Donegal.
When
The incident took place on 29 October 2024.
Cause
The charge states the incident arose in the course of a dispute and involved an assault.
Weapon
The article capable of inflicting serious harm was a box cutter or Stanley knife handle.
Charges
  • He is charged with making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to a person, contrary to section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
  • He is also charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious harm, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990.
Other details
The accused is a 19-year-old man who admitted both offences when arraigned before Judge John Aylmer.
In court
  • The case was heard at Letterkenny Circuit Court, with an interpreter assisting the accused during a brief appearance.
  • The defence barrister said a full probation report would be appropriate, and the judge sought one including an assessment of suitability for community service.
  • The hearing is reported as taking place on 13 February 2026 in one article and the report was published on 14 February 2026 in another.
  • Bail was granted on the same terms and conditions and the case was adjourned to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported; the case awaits a probation report.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused pleaded guilty to making a threat to kill or cause serious harm during an incident in which he brandished a weapon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Riverwood, Moville. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on October 29, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • weaponThe article capable of inflicting serious harm was a box cutting or Stanley knife handle. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to a person. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe threat charge is contrary to section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with producing an article capable of inflicting serious harm, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA Ukrainian interpreter assisted the accused during a brief appearance. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defence barrister said a full probation report would be appropriate. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge sought a probation report, including an assessment of suitability for community service. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail was granted on the same terms and conditions and the case was adjourned to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused is 19 years old and admitted both offences when arraigned before Judge John Aylmer. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to brandishing weapon in Moville incident

    Court report on a guilty plea at Letterkenny Circuit Court. No existing case matches this Moville incident. The article gives the charges, the weapon, the age of the accused, and the adjournment for a probation report.

    accused, Iliia Biletskyi, 19, male, namedIliia Biletskyi