Ireland Case No. 4495Assault and false imprisonment · Co. Dublin · 12 Feb 2025
Trial of four men over alleged assault and false imprisonment in Blanchardstown adjourned after alleged victim fails to attend
The Special Criminal Court trial of four men charged over an alleged assault and false imprisonment at a house in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, was adjourned to 1 December 2025 after the alleged victim, Barry Moore, did not attend court for a second time. The accused are in custody or face bail applications, and the prosecution says gardaí are still in contact with the witness.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe alleged victim was accused of being assaulted and falsely imprisoned in a Dublin house while the accused allegedly produced a branding stamp, an axe and a steel bar. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at a house in Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences occurred on 12 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe weapons referred to in the charges include a branding stamp, a steel breaker bar and an axe. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are still in communication with the witness. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeJason Hennessy Jr and Brandon Hennessy, and Kenneth Fitzsimons and Dean Fitzsimons, are charged with false imprisonment and intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeAll four accused are charged with participating in or contributing to the activity of a criminal organisation by assaulting Mr Moore. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeJason Hennessy Jr is further charged with threatening to damage property and producing a branding stamp to intimidate another person. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeBrandon Hennessy is charged with producing a steel breaker bar in a manner likely to intimidate another person while committing or appearing to be about to commit an assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeDean Fitzsimons is charged with making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to the alleged victim and producing a metal branding stamp and a steel breaker bar. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeKenneth Fitzsimons is charged with producing a steel breaker bar and an axe during a dispute or fight. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe trial was due to begin at the non-jury Special Criminal Court but the alleged victim did not attend, so it was adjourned to the following Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe trial was previously listed for Monday, 24 November, but a bench warrant was issued when the alleged victim did not attend that date. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA bench warrant was issued after the alleged victim did not attend court on 24 November. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe defence for Jason Hennessy Jr said he would apply for bail on the next date if the situation did not change. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Nov2025Alleged victim in assault and false imprisonment case fails to turn up in court
Reports that the alleged victim failed to attend a second time, the trial was adjourned to Monday 1 December 2025, and the defence signalled bail applications. It also names the four accused and sets out the specific charges each faces.
accused, Jason Hennessy Jr, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Jraccused, Brandon Hennessy, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Hennessyaccused, Kenneth Fitzsimons, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Fitzsimonsaccused, Dean Fitzsimons, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Fitzsimonsvictim, Barry Moore, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Moore