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Case No. 23673Producing an offensive weapon (knife); menacing a garda · Co. Clare

Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to knife offence in Newcastle

Michael Mongan, 27, of Camillaun Park, Newcastle, pleaded guilty at Galway District Court to producing a large knife and menacing Gardaí in October 2021. He was sent to the current sitting of Galway Circuit Court for sentencing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael Mongan, 27, is from Camillaun Park, Newcastle (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatHe was appearing about to assault a Garda (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatMongan gestured the knife across his throat (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Camillaun Park (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred in October 2021 (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeMongan pleaded guilty to producing a large knife (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtMongan appeared before Galway District Court (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtMongan was sent to Galway Circuit Court for sentencing (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherFree legal aid was awarded for a solicitor and one junior counsel (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Dec2022
    In courtgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to knife offence - Galway Daily

    Reports that Michael Mongan pleaded guilty to producing a large knife and menacing Gardaí at Galway District Court and was sent to Galway Circuit Court for sentencing; free legal aid was awarded.

    accused, Michael Mongan, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Mongan