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Case No. 6282Threats and knife offences (trespass with a knife, production of a knife, threat to damage property) · Co. Donegal · 28 Mar 2021

Man with 94 previous convictions given suspended sentence over knife incident in Bundoran

On 28 March 2021, David Moran, a 35-year-old man, was charged over an incident at a home in Elaghmore, Bundoran, Co Donegal, where a 64-year-old woman said she was terrified. Moran was charged with five offences, including making a threat to damage a vehicle, and the case was heard at Donegal Circuit Court. The four-year sentence was reduced to two years and eight months, to run concurrently, and suspended on conditions including two years of Probation Services supervision after release. The latest development is the sentence, reported on 18 March 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
David Moran called to the woman's home brandishing a kitchen knife and demanding to be let in.
Where
The incident took place at a home in Elaghmore, Bundoran, Co Donegal.
When
Gardaí arrived at 3.30pm on 28 March 2021.
Investigation
  • Worried neighbours called Gardaí, who arrived to find Moran and another man on the scene.
  • Garda Paul Corcoran told the court that Moran claimed he was being threatened.
Weapon
Gardaí saw a large knife sticking out from Moran's back pocket, and he dropped it immediately when confronted.
Charges
Moran was charged with five offences, including making a threat to damage a vehicle.
In court
The case was heard at Donegal Circuit Court.
Sentence
  • The four-year sentence on the most serious counts was reduced to two years and eight months, to run concurrently.
  • The sentence was suspended on conditions including two years of Probation Services supervision after release and abstaining from alcohol and unprescribed drugs.
Other details
  • The woman, aged 64, said she was terrified.
  • Moran, aged 35, has 94 previous convictions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMoran called to the woman's home brandishing a kitchen knife and demanding to be let in. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a home in Elaghmore, Bundoran, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrived at 3.30pm on 28 March 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponGardaí saw a large knife sticking out from Moran's back pocket. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationWorried neighbours called Gardaí, who arrived to find Moran and another man on the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMoran was charged with five offences, including making a threat to a woman to damage a vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Donegal Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe four-year sentence was reduced to two years and eight months, to run concurrently. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence was suspended on conditions including two years of Probation Services supervision after release and abstaining from alcohol and unprescribed drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe woman said she was terrified. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMoran has 94 previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Mar2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man with 94 previous convictions spotted calling 'door to door' armed with knife

    Sentencing report. Moran was jailed for four years on the most serious counts, reduced to two years and eight months and suspended on conditions. The article does not match any existing case.

    convicted, David Moran, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Moranvictim, 64, female