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Case No. 15097Harassment and Firearms Act offence (possessing a cartridge in suspicious circumstances) · Co. Dublin · 19 Dec 2024

Man remanded in custody over harassment of ex-partner and shotgun cartridge in Finglas

Peter Ward, 39, of Finglas, north Dublin, is accused of a campaign of harassment against his former partner, a woman, on 19 December 2024. Gardaí allege he placed a shotgun cartridge in her hand and told her she would be next. He was charged with harassment and with possessing the cartridge in suspicious circumstances under the Firearms Act, and appeared at Dublin District Court on 23 December 2024. The judge refused bail and remanded him in custody to appear again on 27 December 2024, and legal aid was granted to him.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Peter Ward is accused of a campaign of harassment against his former partner.
  • Gardaí allege that he placed a shotgun cartridge in the woman's hand and told her she would be next.
  • Gardaí claim there were 22 unsolicited phone calls to the woman on the day of the incident.
Weapon
The item at the centre of the Firearms Act charge is a shotgun cartridge.
When
The incident is alleged to have taken place on 19 December 2024.
Where
The incident is alleged to have taken place at the woman's home in Finglas, north Dublin.
Investigation
Gardaí said there were concerns about witness interference and fears of further serious offences.
Charges
Peter Ward is charged with harassment and with an offence under the Firearms Act of possessing the cartridge in suspicious circumstances.
In court
  • Peter Ward appeared at Dublin District Court on 23 December 2024.
  • The detective sergeant believed the case would go forward to the Circuit Court.
  • The judge refused bail and remanded Peter Ward in custody to appear again on 27 December 2024.
  • Legal aid was granted to Peter Ward.
Other details
Peter Ward is 39 years old and the father of six, according to the report of his court appearance.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of a campaign of harassment against his former partner. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe accused allegedly placed a shotgun cartridge in the ex-partner's hand and told her she would be next. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatGardaí claim there were 22 unsolicited phone calls to the ex-partner on that day. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe accused allegedly went to the ex-partner's home in north Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on 19 December. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said there were concerns about witness interference and fears of further serious offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargePeter Ward is charged with harassment and an offence under the Firearms Act for possessing the cartridge in suspicious circumstances. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtPeter Ward appeared at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe detective sergeant believed the case would go forward to the Circuit Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail and remanded the accused in custody to appear again on 27 December. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the accused. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Dec2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man placed shotgun cartridge in ex-partner's hand and said 'she would be next', court hears

    First report of the case: charges, bail hearing and remand in custody. The article is dated 23 December 2024.

    accused, Peter Ward, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Peter Wardvictim, female