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Topless dad confronted barman with knife after affair rumour
Summary
Anthony Conway, 35, of Sheridan Court, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a knife with intent to intimidate after entering Dominick Inn topless on 12 August 2018. He had heard a rumour that his partner was having an affair with the barman and went to confront him. The barman used a pole to defend himself and the confrontation ended quickly; Conway dropped the knife and left. He had 18 prior convictions, including theft, drug offences and public order offences. Judge Pauline Codd noted that Conway was under the influence, had a difficult background, and was involved in caring for his five children. She sentenced him to two years imprisonment, suspended in full, with strict conditions including supervision by the Probation Service for two years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Topless dad confronted barman with knife after affair rumour. Charges or matters: possession of a knife with intent to intimidate at Dominick Inn, Dominick Street, on August 12, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 12, 2018 Incident
- 2019-11-04 Publication
Why: A father-of-five who entered a pub topless and armed with a knife because he heard a rumour that the barman was having an affair with his partner has received a fully suspended sentence. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of a knife with intent to intimidate at Dominick Inn, Dominick Street, on August 12, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Codd sentenced him to two years imprisonment, but suspended the sentence in full on strict conditions including that he place himself under the supervision of the Probation Service for two years.
Places mentioned
- Dorset Street
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dominick Street
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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