Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4160Robbery, assault causing harm · Co. Dublin

Man remanded after violent car hijacking on South Great George's Street, Dublin

Anthony Cooney, 37, was remanded in custody at Dublin District Court after being charged with robbery and two counts of assault causing harm following a violent car hijacking on South Great George's Street in which a married couple in their 40s were stabbed with a metal fork and threatened with death.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnthony Cooney is 37, of no fixed abode, recently using hostel accommodation on Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe couple were in their car when a man got into the back seat. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman was told to get back in the car or the man would kill her husband. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man demanded cash, telling the husband he would kill his wife. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man grabbed the woman by the back of her neck and held a fork to it. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car was written off. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe man used a metal fork to stab the husband several times in the left upper arm. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the accused who allegedly matched the description and had the car key. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCCTV evidence was available. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with robbery and two counts of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGarda McConkey said he would be seeking further charges including false imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail was denied at Dublin District Court before Judge Brendan Toale. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody to appear in court on Thursday for DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe couple, in their 40s, could not attend the hearing as they were traumatised but had given statements. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Couple ‘traumatised’ after violent car hijacking in Dublin city centre, court hears

    Bail denied; further charges including false imprisonment expected; CCTV evidence available; couple traumatised and unable to attend hearing.

    accused, Anthony Cooney, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Cooneyvictim, 40s, malevictim, 40s, female