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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9644Assault · Co. Limerick · 21 Apr 2026

Man refused bail over alleged lunge at security guard in Limerick

Albert McNamara, 29, of no fixed abode, was stopped by security guards at Dunnes Stores in Jetland Shopping Centre, Limerick, on 21 April 2026. The prosecution alleges he lunged at a security guard, and CCTV played at Limerick District Court allegedly shows him holding a shopping trolley between himself and two guards. A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Judge Patricia Harney has refused him bail at Limerick District Court, citing the seriousness of the charges, the CCTV footage and witness statements.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The prosecution alleges that Albert McNamara lunged at a security guard.
Where
The incident happened at Dunnes Stores in Jetland Shopping Centre, Limerick.
When
The incident happened on 21 April 2026.
Investigation
  • CCTV footage of the incident, played at Limerick District Court, allegedly shows Mr McNamara holding a shopping trolley between himself and two security guards.
  • A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
Mr McNamara faces charges over the incident, which the judge described as serious.
In court
  • Judge Patricia Harney said Mr McNamara has the presumption of innocence and the right to liberty until found guilty.
  • Judge Patricia Harney said her overriding concern was ensuring Mr McNamara attends court, and that she believed the garda evidence.
  • The judge refused Mr McNamara bail, citing the seriousness of the charges, the CCTV footage and witness statements. The article is dated 8 May 2026 in the tracker and 11 May 2026 in its publication line.
Other details
  • Solicitor Tom Kiely said one of the security guards caught Mr McNamara in a bear type hold.
  • Mr McNamara, also known as Tyson McNamara, told gardaí his address is a bin at the back of Augustinian Lane in Limerick city centre.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe prosecution alleges that Mr McNamara lunged at a security guard. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Dunnes Stores in Jetland Shopping Centre, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 21 April 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage of the incident was played at Limerick District Court and allegedly shows Mr McNamara holding a shopping trolley between himself and two security guards. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the case. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney said Mr McNamara has the presumption of innocence and the right to liberty until found guilty. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney said her overriding concern was ensuring that Mr McNamara attends court and that she believed the garda evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused Mr McNamara bail, citing the seriousness of the charges, the CCTV footage and witness statements. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Tom Kiely said one of the security guards caught Mr McNamara in a bear type hold. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man who told gardaí he lives in a lane refused bail at Limerick court

    Reports the bail refusal at Limerick District Court, the prosecution's allegation, the CCTV evidence and the defence account. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, Albert McNamara, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Albert McNamaravictim