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Case No. 6308Possession of an offensive weapon · Co. Dublin · 23 Jan 2025

Possession of an offensive weapon, Castaheany, Dublin 15

Gardaí are investigating the possession of an offensive weapon and related offences in Castaheany, Dublin 15, following an incident on Thursday morning, 23 January 2025. A male in his 30s was arrested in connection with the investigation, and the sources do not give his name or nationality. He has been charged and is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court No.2), on Friday 31 January 2025. The latest development is the charge, with the court appearance scheduled but no outcome reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged23 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating the possession of an offensive weapon and related offences.
  • A male, aged in his 30s, was arrested in connection with the investigation.
Where
The incident took place in Castaheany, Dublin 15, County Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on Thursday morning, 23 January 2025.
Charges
The man has since been charged.
In court
He is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court No.2), on Friday 31 January 2025.
Investigation
A Garda press release confirms the arrest and the charge.
Other details
  • The press release's issue line reads 31/01/2024, while the rest of the text gives 2025.
  • The sources do not give the man's name or nationality.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the possession of an offensive weapon and related offences in Castaheany, Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
  • whatA male was arrested in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe man is in his 30s. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Thursday morning, 23 January 2025. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court No.2), on Friday 31 January 2025. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Possession of an Offensive Weapon, Castaheany, Dublin 15 - 23rd January 2025

    Garda press release confirming the arrest and charge; the man is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No.2) on 31 January 2025.

    suspect, 30s, male