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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10341Possession of a weapon, assault and threats to kill or cause serious harm · Co. Offaly

Man sent for trial over alleged knife and imitation firearm offences in Birr

Kevin Davis (37), of Ballinvalley, Killeigh, is accused of offences against a woman in Birr on January 12 last. Gardaí say he had a realistic imitation firearm and a knife with an eight-inch blade, and an incident was captured on CCTV. In March 2026 a book of evidence was served on him and he was sent for trial to Tullamore Circuit Court. He was remanded in custody with consent to bail, and the case is set for Tullamore Circuit Court on April 14.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Kevin Davis (37), of Ballinvalley, Killeigh, is accused of weapons and assault offences.
Where
The alleged offences took place in Birr, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on January 12 last, as the report states.
Weapon
  • Gardaí say Davis was found in possession of a knife with an eight-inch blade.
  • Davis is accused of possessing a realistic imitation firearm.
Investigation
An incident was captured on CCTV.
Charges
  • Davis is accused of assaulting a woman, causing her harm, and threatening to kill or cause serious harm to her.
  • Davis was sent forward on four charges, which are allegations, and two other charges remain before the District Court.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on Davis and he was sent for trial to the Circuit Court by Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court.
  • The case is set for Tullamore Circuit Court on April 14.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, as the case remains at the trial stage.
Other details
  • Davis was remanded in custody with consent to bail.
  • If granted bail, Davis must observe a curfew and report daily to Tullamore Garda Station.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences were on January 12 last. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponGardaí say Davis was found in possession of a knife with an eight-inch blade. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationAn incident was captured on CCTV. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeDavis is accused of having a realistic imitation firearm and a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeDavis is accused of assaulting a woman, causing her harm, and threatening to kill or cause serious harm to her. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on Davis and he was sent for trial to the Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case is set for Tullamore Circuit Court on April 14. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtDavis was remanded in custody with consent to bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherIf granted bail, Davis must observe a curfew and report daily to Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherDavis also faces two other charges that remain before the District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly gardai will allege man had knife with eight-inch blade

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the alleged knife with an eight-inch blade, the CCTV evidence, the trial date and bail conditions. The year of the incident is not stated.

    accused, Kevin Davis, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Davisvictim, female