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Case No. 2295Assault causing harm, possession of a knife · Co. Limerick · 14 Feb 2025

Syrian-born man further remanded over Valentine's Day stabbing in Limerick

A man was allegedly stabbed eight times by Moudar Friha at Caherdavin Park, Limerick, on Valentine's Day, 14 February 2025. The suspect is Syrian-born Moudar Friha, 23, and the victim, who cannot be named due to reporting restrictions, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Friha was charged with possession of a knife and assault causing harm, first appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on 15 February, and was further remanded in custody on 18 February by Judge Patricia Harney. He is remanded to appear for DPP directions on 4 March 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Friha is charged with possession of a knife and assault causing harm.
  • The victim was allegedly stabbed eight times, including to his stomach, side, one arm, and one thigh.
  • The victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick where his injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.
  • Friha allegedly called to the victim's home, asked for a cigarette and a walk, then at the park began acting strange before tackling and stabbing the victim.
  • Friha said he felt the victim was giving him threatening eyes, and the State argued he may have been suffering from a delusion.
Where
The stabbing took place at Caherdavin Park, Limerick.
When
The stabbing occurred on Friday, 14 February 2025.
Investigation
The evidence against Friha includes blood-stained clothing and a knife; the location was not covered by CCTV and there were no eyewitnesses.
In court
  • Friha first appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on 15 February 2025, then appeared via videolink on 18 February 2025 before Judge Patricia Harney, who refused bail.
  • Friha was remanded in continuing custody to appear before Limerick District Court for DPP directions on 4 March 2025.
Other details
Friha is Syrian-born, 23 years old, with an address at Fuchisa Avenue, Caherdavin, Limerick.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFriha is charged with possession of a knife and assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was allegedly stabbed eight times, including to his stomach, side, one arm, and one thigh. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick where his injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAt the park, Friha began acting strange, asking weird questions, speaking in Arabic, and staring at the victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFriha tackled the victim and stabbed him once in the stomach, twice in the arm, once in his side, and three times in the thigh. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFriha said he felt the victim was giving him threatening eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing took place at Caherdavin Park, Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing occurred on Friday, 14 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe evidence against Friha includes blood-stained clothing and a knife. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe location of the stabbing was not covered by CCTV and there were no eyewitnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney refused bail and remanded Friha in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtFriha was remanded in continuing custody to appear before Limerick District Court for DPP directions on 4 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFriha is Syrian-born and 23 years old, with an address at Fuchisa Avenue, Caherdavin, Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Feb2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man charged over Valentine's Day stabbing further remanded in custody

    Details the bail hearing before Judge Patricia Harney, the alleged sequence of events (Friha called to victim's home, asked for a cigarette and walk, then stabbed him at the park), the evidence (blood-stained clothing, knife), the absence of CCTV and eyewitnesses, and the State's argument that Friha may have been suffering from a delusion. Friha remanded in custody for DPP directions on 4 March 2025.

    suspect, Moudar Friha, 23, male, Syrian, named, non-irishMoudar Frihavictim, male