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Man allegedly swung nunchuck at gardai
Summary
In a case heard at Balbriggan District Court, a 33‑year‑old man named Vatalie Raru of Rush, Co. Dublin, is alleged to have possessed a nunchuck on 17 December and to have used threatening and abusive behaviour towards Gardaí. According to Sergeant Tony Tighe, when Gardaí entered Raru's home, he allegedly emerged with the nunchuck—a wooden piece with a chain used in martial arts—and swung it at the officers. Judge Dermot Dempsey accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to 5 February.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man allegedly swung nunchuck at gardai. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- December 17th Adjournment
- February 5th Adjournment
- 2015-01-15 Publication
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