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Boxer avoids jail after admitting making threats to kill

Summary

Evan Metcalfe, a 22‑year‑old boxer from Crumlin, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to making threats to kill on two occasions. The first threat was made at a house in Walkinstown on 19 August 2013, when he allegedly pointed a gun at a former Russian soldier, though no weapon was recovered. The second threat occurred on 6 July 2015 at the Ashleaf shopping centre, where he told a mobile‑phone shop manager that he would "get" him after work and threatened to "brain" him. Gardaí found €340 worth of cannabis in Metcalfe's home during a search. Judge Petria McDonnell imposed an 18‑month suspended sentence, requiring payment of €2,000 in compensation to the victim. The sentence was given on the condition that Metcalfe does not reoffend, with the judge warning that further offences would result in full custodial time. The case highlights the court's concern that his conduct was inconsistent with the discipline of boxing. Evan Metcalfe was convicted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Boxer avoids jail after admitting making threats to kill. Charges or matters: making threats to kill on two occasions. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• August 19, 2013 Incident
• July 6, 2015 Incident
• January 17, 2014 Incident
• 2017-01-11 Publication

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