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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9462Possession of a knife · Co. Donegal · 8 Nov 2025

Welder charged with possessing a knife in Carndonagh

Aleksandrs Nikiforovs, a 44-year-old Latvian man and Inishowen-based welder, has been charged with illegal possession of a knife. The alleged incident took place at Millbrae, Carndonagh, on 8 November 2025. He faces one charge under Section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. On 21 May 2026 he appeared before Carndonagh District Court at Buncrana Courthouse, where Judge Emile Daly accepted jurisdiction, and the case was adjourned until 21 July at Carndonagh District Court after the defence applied for disclosure of evidential statements.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Aleksandrs Nikiforovs, a 44-year-old Latvian man, is accused of illegal possession of a knife.
Where
The alleged incident took place at Millbrae, Carndonagh, County Donegal.
When
The alleged incident took place on 8 November 2025.
Weapon
Photos of the alleged knife were shown to the judge.
Charges
He faces one charge of possession of a knife under Section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990.
In court
  • He appeared before the most recent sitting of Carndonagh District Court at Buncrana Courthouse, reported on 21 May 2026.
  • Judge Emile Daly accepted jurisdiction, so the matter will be heard at the District Court.
  • The case was adjourned until 21 July at Carndonagh District Court.
Investigation
The defence applied for disclosure of evidential statements.
Other details
  • The solicitor said the client is a Latvian national who lives in Inishowen.
  • The solicitor said the accused is a married man with two children who works as a welder.
  • Legal Aid was granted to the defence solicitor.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe charge arises from an alleged incident at Millbrae, Carndonagh. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on 8 November 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • weaponPhotos of the alleged knife were shown to the judge. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeAn Inishowen-based welder has appeared in court charged with illegal possession of a knife last year. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant faces one charge of possession of a knife under Section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before the most recent sitting of Carndonagh District Court at Buncrana Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Emile Daly accepted jurisdiction, so the matter will be heard at the District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defence applied for disclosure of evidential statements, and the case was adjourned until 21 July at Carndonagh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the client is a Latvian national who lives in Inishowen. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused is a married man with two children who works as a welder. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal Aid was granted to the defence solicitor. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Welder (44) accused of illegal possession of a knife in Donegal

    First report of this case. Adds the charge, the alleged location and date, the court appearance, the judge's jurisdiction ruling, the adjournment and legal aid.

    accused, Aleksandrs Nikiforovs, 44, male, Latvian, named, non-irishAleksandrs Nikiforovs