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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14594Stabbing · Co. Dublin

Stoneybatter stabbing suspect's immigration status raised in Dáil

Three people were injured in stabbings in Stoneybatter, Dublin, and a man was charged over the attack. The suspect is named as Gabriel Fereiera Motta Valladres, a 29-year-old man from Brazil who has been in the Republic since 2022. He also faces separate charges of possessing a box-cutter knife at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7, and a pair of scissors at Manor Place, Dublin. He appeared in court on Tuesday, as reported on 12 February 2025, and the same report says his immigration status was raised in the Dáil, with reported 2023 immigration and drugs matters also referred to.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man was charged over multiple stabbings in Stoneybatter.
  • Three people sustained injuries in the stabbing attack.
Where
The stabbing attack took place in Stoneybatter, Dublin.
When
The incident date is not given in the sources.
Charges
  • He faces a charge of possessing a box-cutter knife on the same date as the stabbing, at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7.
  • He faces a separate charge of possessing a pair of scissors at Manor Place, Dublin.
In court
The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to the stabbing attack, as reported on 12 February 2025.
Other details
  • The suspect is named as Gabriel Fereiera Motta Valladres, a 29-year-old man from Brazil who has been in the Republic since 2022.
  • A 2023 Daily Star report said he overstayed an expired visa and was charged under immigration law.
  • A TD reportedly claimed he was accused of possessing €6,500 of drugs for sale or supply in 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was charged over multiple stabbings in Stoneybatter. (gript.ie)
  • whatThree people sustained injuries in the stabbing attack. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing attack took place in Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a charge of possessing a box-cutter knife on the same date of the stabbing at Murtagh Road, Dublin 7. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a separate charge of possessing a pair of scissors at Manor Place, Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe suspect appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to the stabbing attack. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is 29, from Brazil, and has been in the Republic since 2022. (gript.ie)
  • otherA 2023 Irish Daily Star report said the suspect overstayed an expired visa and was charged under immigration law. (gript.ie)
  • otherIt is reported that the suspect was accused of possessing €6,500 of drugs for sale or supply in 2023. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Govt has questions to answer as Stoneybatter suspect “previously charged with breaking immigration law” - Gript

    Adds the suspect's name, age, nationality and residence since 2022; the court appearance on Tuesday; the three people injured; additional charges of possessing a box-cutter knife and a pair of scissors; and the TD's reported claims about the suspect's 2023 immigration and drugs matters. The article is mainly political commentary and does not give the incident date.

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