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Further reports sought on bi-polar man over lockdown threats
Summary
Franck Lamour, 53, of Bird Avenue, Clonskeagh, was arrested after threatening his partner with a knife on 7 April 2020. He has bipolar depression diagnosed 15 years ago and had no access to his medication during the Covid‑19 lockdown. Lamour pleaded guilty to producing a knife and threatening to kill or seriously harm. He has no prior convictions. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard the incident was isolated, stemming from his mental disorder and pandemic restrictions. Judge Pauline Codd adjourned the case for finalisation on 2 June, ordering a Probation Service report and a psychiatric report, and requested assurance that Lamour is under appropriate medical care. Barry Ward, the defence lawyer, noted Lamour's difficulty finding a French‑speaking GP in Ireland and that he has two months of medication, with further supplies to be sent by post from France.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Further reports sought on bi-polar man over lockdown threats. Charges or matters: production of a knife and threat to kill or cause serious harm at his address on April 7, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 7, 2020 Adjournment
- June 2 Adjournment
- September 2019 Incident
- March 2020 Incident
- 2021-03-16 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: production of a knife and threat to kill or cause serious harm at his address on April 7, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: At a sentencing hearing in January, Judge Pauline Codd said she would like some assurance that Lamour is under appropriate medical care and adjourned the case.
Places mentioned
- April. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Bird Avenue
Topics
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