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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6314False imprisonment; threats to kill; assault; possession of knives · Co. Longford

Man remanded in custody over alleged false imprisonment and threats against woman

Karl O'Reilly (40), with an address at Higginstown Woods, Granard, Co Longford, is accused of falsely imprisoning a 31-year-old woman at his home and assaulting her, and of threatening to kill her with a knife and a poker. The woman alleges he became violent on 28 February 2024 and that on 12 March 2024 he locked her in a van and took her to Mayo, where he allegedly threatened to kill her multiple times. O'Reilly was arrested at an address in Mayo and appeared before Bray District Court, where Judge Andrews refused him bail and remanded him in custody. He is due to appear again before Bray District Court by video link next Thursday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Karl O'Reilly (40) is accused of two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of threats to kill, a section three assault and possession of knives.
Where
  • The woman alleges her liberty was restricted at O'Reilly's home in Granard, Co Longford.
  • The woman alleges O'Reilly then took her to Mayo in the van.
When
  • The woman alleges O'Reilly became violent on 28 February 2024.
  • The woman alleges that on 12 March 2024 O'Reilly locked her in a van.
Other details
  • The woman alleges O'Reilly threatened to kill her multiple times and to 'cut her up and bury her'.
  • O'Reilly contests the charges against him.
Weapon
  • The woman alleges O'Reilly threatened to kill her with a knife and a poker.
  • Gardaí found a 22cm knife in a hedgerow.
Investigation
  • The charges relate to a complaint made by a 31-year-old woman, who made written statements on 12 March.
  • O'Reilly was arrested at an address in Mayo at 4:31pm.
In court
  • O'Reilly appeared before Bray District Court, where Judge Andrews refused him bail and remanded him in custody.
  • O'Reilly is due to appear again before Bray District Court by video link next Thursday.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe woman alleges her liberty was restricted at his home in Granard, Co Longford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe woman alleges he became violent on 28 February 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe woman alleges that on 12 March 2024 he locked her in a van. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponGardaí found a 22cm knife in a hedgerow. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe charges relate to a complaint made by a 31-year-old woman who made written statements on 12 March. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationO'Reilly was arrested at an address in Mayo at 4:31pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of threats to kill, a section three assault and possession of knives. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtO'Reilly appeared before Bray District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrews refused O'Reilly bail and remanded him in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtO'Reilly is due to appear again before Bray District Court by video link next Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherO'Reilly contests the charges against him. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Mar2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man accused of locking woman in van and threats to 'cut her up and bury her'

    Adds the specific charges, the court appearance at Bray District Court, the refusal of bail and remand in custody, the alleged dates (28 February and 12 March 2024), the arrest in Mayo, and the accused's denial of the charges. No existing case covers this matter.

    accused, Karl O'Reilly, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Karl O'Reillyvictim, 31, female