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Case No. 12747Possession of cannabis and possession of a knife · Co. Offaly · 20 Aug 2025

Man with Tipperary address remanded on bail over cannabis and knife possession in Tullamore

Majed Mahumond Ahmcol Hussen, 24, of Roscrea, Co Tipperary, appeared at Tullamore District Court on 9 September 2025 accused of possessing cannabis at Tullamore Garda Station and a knife blade in a public place on 20 August 2025. He was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 8 October 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is 24 years old. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe knife blade was made or designed to incapacitate a person. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused lives at White House, Roscrea, Co Tipperary. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe two offences allegedly occurred on 20 August 2025. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is alleged to have possessed cannabis herb at Tullamore Garda Station on 20 August 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is alleged to have had possession of a knife blade in a public place on 20 August 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing cannabis herb at Tullamore Garda Station on 20 August 2025. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing a knife blade in a public place that was made or designed to incapacitate a person. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody. (offalyexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was granted legal aid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused applied to have an Arabic interpreter in court for the next appearance. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 8 October 2025. (offalyexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor applied to have an Arabic interpreter in court for the next appearance. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherPatrick Martin is the accused's solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA friend of the accused helped with translation for the legal aid application form. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor Patrick Martin said a friend helped with translation for the legal aid application. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2025
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    'I don't speak Arabic,' judge tells man with Tipperary address accused of drugs offence

    First court appearance; accused remanded on continuing bail with application for an Arabic interpreter for the next hearing.

    accused, Majed Mahumond Ahmcol Hussen, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Majed Mahumond Ahmcol Hussen
  2. 8 Sep2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    'I don't speak Arabic' judge tells man accused of Offaly drugs offence

    First court appearance; legal aid granted; remanded on continuing bail; next appearance 8 October 2025; accused applied for an Arabic interpreter.

    accused, Majed Mahumond Ahmcol Hussen, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Majed Mahumond Ahmcol Hussen