Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11479Robbery · Co. Limerick · 21 Jul 2025

Man refused bail over alleged robbery in Limerick

Leonard Waters (36) was refused bail at Limerick District Court on charges of robbery and theft, which it is alleged he committed by pushing a woman to the ground and taking her purse after she refused to buy his mobile phone. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the case be sent for hearing in the Circuit Court, and the matter was adjourned to 20 January.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is alleged to have pushed a woman to the ground and stolen her purse after she refused to buy his mobile phone for €50. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe alleged robbery took place at Clare Street. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe alleged robbery happened at 10.30am on July 21 last. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested Waters at a location near the alleged robbery. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeWaters was applying for bail on charges of robbery and theft. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeWaters faces other alleged charges, including theft of a generator worth €400 from St Munchin’s Street. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtGarda Barry objected to bail due to the seriousness of the robbery charge. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that there was sufficient evidence for the case to be sent for hearing in the Circuit Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Harney refused bail. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Harney adjourned the matter until January 20. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherWaters had a black eye at the time of arrest, according to Garda Barry. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the arrest location was 10 to 15 minutes walk from the alleged offence. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Bail refused to man accused of robbery

    Court report on the bail hearing. Adds the accused's name and age, the place and time of the alleged robbery, the other alleged thefts, the DPP direction to the Circuit Court, and the adjournment to 20 January.

    accused, Leonard Waters, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Leonard Watersvictim, female