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Case No. 15560Trespass and possession of an implement capable of causing harm in a public place · Co. Tipperary · 14 Nov 2023

Woman charged with trespass and carrying a boxcutter at Toomevara home

On 14 November 2023 at Templedowney, Toomevara, County Tipperary, it is alleged that Susan Dove (44), a woman, burst into the injured party's home shouting about cats while brandishing a boxcutter. Gardaí attended on foot of a report by the injured party, and Dove was arrested later in November 2023. She was charged with trespass and with having an implement capable of causing harm in a public place. On 5 November 2024 she appeared before Judge Fiona Brennan at Nenagh District Court, who accepted jurisdiction, and the case was put back to January for hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
It is alleged that the woman burst into the injured party's home shouting about cats.
Where
The incident took place at Templedowney, Toomevara, County Tipperary.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on 14 November 2023.
Weapon
The woman was allegedly brandishing a boxcutter.
Cause
The incident is believed to result from a dispute in which the woman was told the injured party's partner would get rid of the cats.
Other details
  • The woman came to the home with another individual and left a short time later.
  • In interview, the woman told gardaí she was there to make sure the cats at the address were safe.
Investigation
  • Gardaí attended the scene on foot of a report made by the injured party.
  • Susan Dove was arrested later in November 2023.
Charges
Susan Dove was charged with trespass and having an implement capable of causing harm in a public place.
In court
  • On 5 November 2024 Susan Dove appeared before Judge Fiona Brennan at Nenagh District Court, who accepted jurisdiction.
  • The case was put back to January for hearing.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged that the defendant burst into the injured party's home shouting about cats. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Templedowney, Toomevara. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on 14 November 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe incident is believed to result from a dispute in which the defendant was told the injured party's partner would get rid of the cats. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • weaponThe defendant was allegedly brandishing a boxcutter. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí attended the scene on foot of a report made by the injured party. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationSusan Dove was arrested later in the month. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeSusan Dove was charged with trespass and having an implement capable of causing harm in a public place. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction and put the case back to January for hearing. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant came to the home with another individual and left a short time later. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherIn interview, Susan Dove told gardaí she was there to make sure the cats at the address were safe. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary court hears woman accused of bursting into a home was concerned for the cats

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the alleged conduct, the garda response, the alleged motive and the adjournment to January.

    accused, Susan Dove, 44, female, named, irish (judged from name)Susan Dovevictim