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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2391Aggravated burglary, assault causing serious harm · Co. Dublin · 5 Feb 2025

Teen charged with aggravated burglary where 14-year-old allegedly stabbed with 'Zombie-type' knife in Clondalkin

Luke Gilligan, 18, of Clondalkin, Dublin 22, was charged with aggravated burglary after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed with a 'Zombie-type' knife at a house in Greenford Avenue on 5 February 2025. He was granted bail at Blanchardstown District Court on 6 February 2025 following a contested bail application, with the injured boy remaining in ICU with a punctured lung and bruised liver.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA scooter was allegedly taken during the incident and found in a neighbouring garden. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLuke Gilligan, 18, of Greenfort Park in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, appeared before Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge McHugh granted bail, imposing conditions including a curfew, signing on seven days a week, staying away from the injured boy and his family, not being on electric scooters, and not wearing face coverings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to appear before the court again in May for mention. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtNo directions from the DPP have yet been received. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted after the court heard the accused is unemployed. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Boy allegedly stabbed with ‘Zombie-type’ knife during aggravated burglary

    Bail hearing details including contested application, bail conditions (curfew, signing on seven days a week, stay-away from victim and family, no electric scooters, no face coverings), description of alleged incident, and remand to May for mention.

    victim, 14, malesuspect, Luke Gilligan, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Luke Gilligan