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Case No. 12821Violent disorder · Co. Dublin · 22 Aug 2025

Sean Lawrence charged over violent disorder on Sean McDermott Street, Dublin

Sean Lawrence, 25, of Dublin 11, was charged with violent disorder for an alleged incident on Sean McDermott Street on 22 August 2025, in which he is accused of using or threatening to use violence with three other named men. He appeared at Dublin District Court on 29 August where bail was granted with conditions and the case was adjourned to December pending a DPP file and book evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSean Lawrence is 25 years old (thejournal.ie)
  • whatLawrence is accused of using or threatening to use violence with three other named men (thejournal.ie)
  • whereSean Lawrence has an address in Dublin 11 (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on 22 August 2025 (thejournal.ie)
  • whenLawrence was charged in the early hours of 29 August at Store Street garda station (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLawrence appeared before Ms Justice Catherine Hayden at Dublin District Court on 29 August 2025 (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include no contact with the three other named men and staying out of the Dublin 1 area (thejournal.ie)
  • courtAdditional bail conditions include surrendering his passport, residing at the furnished address, providing a contact phone number, and signing on two days a week (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA lengthy adjournment was granted (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLawrence was released and ordered to appear again in December (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to Lawrence (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLawrence was handed a copy of the charge sheet and held pending his court hearing (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLawrence did not address the court or indicate a plea (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Aug2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man (25) charged in connection with violent disorder in Dublin city

    First court appearance; bail granted with conditions including no contact with co-accused, staying out of Dublin 1, surrendering passport, and signing on twice weekly; case adjourned to December for DPP file and book evidence.

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