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Case No. 6227Production of a tool capable of inflicting serious injury; possession of stolen identity documents (alleged) · Co. Dublin · 22 Mar 2024

Scaffolder charged after long-nosed pliers incident on Marlborough Street, Dublin

On Friday 22 March 2024, a scaffolder, Anthony Grimes, 42, was allegedly seen lunging at a man with long-nosed pliers during a row on Marlborough Street in central Dublin. He was charged with producing a tool capable of inflicting serious injury and, as alleged, with possessing the stolen passport, ID card and PPS card of two other men. On Saturday 23 March 2024 at Dublin District Court he made no reply to the charge, bail was refused, and he was remanded in custody to appear again the following week.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court23 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A scaffolder allegedly lunged at a man while brandishing long-nosed pliers during a row in central Dublin.
Where
The incident allegedly took place on Marlborough Street in Dublin.
When
The alleged incident happened on Friday 22 March 2024.
Other details
The accused, Anthony Grimes, is 42 and a father of three, and the sources do not give the victim's age.
Cause
The accused allegedly became involved in an altercation with another man during the row.
Weapon
The accused allegedly produced long-nosed pliers and lunged at the man in an attacking motion.
Investigation
The garda said the accused had been caught red-handed.
Charges
  • Anthony Grimes was charged with producing a tool capable of inflicting serious injury.
  • He also faces charges of allegedly possessing a stolen passport, ID card and PPS card belonging to two other men.
In court
  • On Saturday 23 March 2024 he appeared at Dublin District Court, where he made no reply to the charge and faced bail objections.
  • Defence barrister Kevin McCrave said the accused lives in a hostel and would obey strict conditions if granted bail.
Sentence
Bail was refused and the accused was remanded in custody to appear again the following week.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA scaffolder allegedly lunged at a man while brandishing long-nosed pliers during a row in central Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident allegedly took place on Marlborough Street in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on a Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe accused allegedly produced long-nosed pliers during the altercation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe garda said the accused had been caught red-handed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with producing a tool capable of inflicting serious injury. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe accused also faces charges for allegedly possessing a stolen passport, ID card and PPS card belonging to two other men. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused made no reply to the charge at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Dublin District Court and faced bail objections. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail was refused and the accused was remanded in custody to appear again the following week. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Scaffolder charged after lunging at man with long-nosed pliers in Dublin

    Adds that Anthony Grimes, 42, was charged with producing long-nosed pliers during an alleged dispute on Marlborough Street on Friday, appeared at Dublin District Court, was refused bail and remanded in custody, and also faces charges of allegedly possessing a stolen passport, ID card and PPS card belonging to two other men.

    accused, Anthony Grimes, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Grimesvictim, male