Ireland Man pleads not guilty to threats to kill Gardaí in Limerick City
On 21 October 2021, Robert McCarthy, 39, is alleged to have made two threats to kill or cause serious harm at his home at Shannon Arms, Henry Street, Limerick City: one against members of An Garda Síochána and one against civilian Tanshe Rondozai. He is also accused of obstructing Garda Brian Delaney in the course of his duties at Omega Gym, Henry Street, the same day. On 13 May 2024 at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, McCarthy pleaded not guilty to the threats and obstruction charges and guilty to one count of criminal damage at the gym, and a jury of seven women and five men was sworn in. Judge Tom O'Donnell adjourned the case to begin the trial the next morning, and McCarthy was remanded on continuing bail to return for trial at 10.30am on Tuesday.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Robert McCarthy, 39, is the accused in a case involving alleged threats to kill or cause serious harm, obstruction of a garda and criminal damage.
- Where
- The alleged threats were made at McCarthy's home address at Shannon Arms, Henry Street, Limerick City.
- The alleged obstruction of a garda took place at Omega Gym, Henry Street, Limerick City.
- When
- The alleged threats and obstruction took place on 21 October 2021.
- Charges
- McCarthy pleaded not guilty to two counts of making threats to kill or cause serious harm.
- One alleged threat was made against members of An Garda Síochána, and the other against civilian Tanshe Rondozai, who has worked with phone providers Eir and 3.
- McCarthy pleaded not guilty to obstructing Garda Brian Delaney in the course of his duties at Omega Gym.
- McCarthy pleaded guilty to one count of causing criminal damage at the gym.
- In court
- The trial is being heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, where a jury of seven women and five men was sworn in on 13 May 2024.
- Judge Tom O'Donnell adjourned the case to begin the trial the next morning.
- McCarthy was remanded on continuing bail for trial at 10.30am on Tuesday.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported in the case so far.
- Other details
- McCarthy has worked for a courier firm in Limerick City.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged threats were made at Robert McCarthy's home address. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe alleged threats and obstruction took place on 21 October 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeMcCarthy pleaded not guilty to two counts of making threats to kill or cause serious harm. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeOne alleged threat was made against members of An Garda Síochána. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe second alleged threat was made against a civilian, Tanshe Rondozai. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeMcCarthy pleaded not guilty to obstructing Garda Brian Delaney in the course of his duties at Omega Gym, Henry Street. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeMcCarthy pleaded guilty to one count of causing criminal damage at the gym. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtA jury was sworn in to hear the trial. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Tom O’Donnell adjourned the case to begin the trial the next morning. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtMcCarthy was remanded on continuing bail for trial at 10.30am on Tuesday. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherMcCarthy has worked for a courier firm in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 May2024Man pleads not guilty to making threats to kill Gardaí in Limerick City
First report of this case: the trial jury was sworn in on 13 May 2024 and the accused entered pleas at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
accused, Robert McCarthy, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert McCarthyvictim, Tanshe Rondozai, non-irish (judged from name)Tanshe Rondozaivictim, Brian Delaney, irish (judged from name)Brian Delaney