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Complainant told gardai that "Larry McCarthy" stabbed him in leg, trial hears
Summary
In a Special Criminal Court hearing, 33‑year‑old David Foran claimed that on 25 November 2014, after a traffic incident, he was assaulted by Larry McCarthy (37) and others at Cornmarket Villas, Limerick. Foran said McCarthy stabbed him in the leg with a knife and that the assailants tried to remove his bulletproof vest. He alleged that McCarthy and two other men threatened to use "unlawful violence" and that they had been involved in a dispute over compensation money following a motorcyclist's knock‑down. McCarthy, who lives at Tower Lodge, Crossgalla, has pleaded not guilty to the assault charge. The court accepted Foran's statements as reliable after the prosecution demonstrated inconsistencies with earlier Garda statements. The case will continue before Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy, Judge Gerard Griffin and Judge Gerard Haughton.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Complainant told gardai that "Larry McCarthy" stabbed him in leg, trial hears. Charges or matters: assaulting Mr Foran at Cornmarket Villas on November 25th, 2014. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 25th, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 27th 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-06-22 Publication
Why: Mr Foran told the gardai that the motorcyclist pleaded with him not to press charges or take him to court because he was "off the road" and had no insurance. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Mr Foran at Cornmarket Villas on November 25th, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Mr Foran at Cornmarket Villas on November 25th, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Forans' house
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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