Ireland Man to stand trial over robbery and threat to kill in Longford town
Patrick Nevin (27) is to stand trial at the Circuit Criminal Court over an alleged robbery of a man and threat to kill or cause serious harm at Market Square, Longford, on 27 March 2023. Garda John Hanley arrested him and charged him before a Longford District Court sitting, which was reported on 26 May 2023. At that sitting he made no reply after caution, the prosecution applied for him to be sent forward for trial, and Judge Bernadette Owens refused bail and sent him forward. He has pleaded not guilty, and a separate section 2 assault charge against him was adjourned to June 20.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Patrick Nevin (27) is to stand trial over an alleged robbery of a man and threat to kill or cause serious harm to him in Longford town.
- Where
- The incident took place at Market Square, Longford.
- When
- The incident took place on 27 March 2023.
- Charges
- Patrick Nevin was charged with allegedly threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a man.
- The victim's Apple iPhone, valued at €200, was allegedly taken.
- A separate section 2 assault charge against Patrick Nevin was adjourned to June 20.
- Investigation
- Garda John Hanley arrested Patrick Nevin and charged him before the court sitting.
- A book of evidence was served on Patrick Nevin, with Garda Phil Weafer providing the details.
- In court
- Patrick Nevin was brought before Longford District Court, where he made no reply after caution when the charge was put to him.
- The prosecution applied for Patrick Nevin to be sent forward for trial at the Circuit Criminal Court.
- Judge Bernadette Owens refused bail and sent Patrick Nevin forward to the Circuit Criminal Court; the court had previously refused him bail.
- Other details
- Patrick Nevin pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Patrick Nevin was given an alibi warning and has 14 days to notify the state solicitor if he intends to rely on an alibi.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man is to stand trial for allegedly robbing and threatening to kill another man in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Market Square, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on 27 March 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda John Hanley arrested Patrick Nevin and charged him before the court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargePatrick Nevin was charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a man. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe victim's Apple iPhone valued at €200 was allegedly taken. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeA separate section 2 assault charge against Patrick Nevin was adjourned to June 20. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe prosecution applied for Patrick Nevin to be sent forward for trial at the Circuit Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens refused bail and sent Patrick Nevin forward to the Circuit Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherPatrick Nevin made no reply after caution when the charge was put to him. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe court had previously refused Patrick Nevin bail. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherPatrick Nevin was given an alibi warning and has 14 days to notify the state solicitor if he intends to rely on an alibi. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherPatrick Nevin's defence is that he is pleading not guilty to the new charge. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 May2023Man to stand trial over threat to kill man in Longford town
Reports the district court appearance, where Patrick Nevin was refused bail and sent forward for trial at the Circuit Criminal Court. It adds the alleged charges, the stolen phone, his not guilty plea, and a separate section 2 assault charge adjourned to June 20.
suspect, Patrick Nevin, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Nevinvictim, male