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Security guard alleges he was struck with bat and cut with blade at repossessed house
Summary
A security guard gave evidence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of a violent attack at a repossessed property in Strokestown, County Roscommon, on 16 December 2018. The witness described being struck with a nail-studded bat and cut with a blade during an incident involving approximately thirty armed men. Four defendants—Patrick Sweeney of Ramelton, County Donegal; Martin O'Toole of Claremorris, County Mayo; Paul Beirne of Boyle, County Roscommon; and David Lawlor of Navan, County Meath—have pleaded not guilty to seventeen charges each. These include false imprisonment, assault causing harm, aggravated burglary, arson, criminal damage, violent disorder, robbery, and animal cruelty. The trial before Judge Martina Baxter and a jury continues at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Security guard alleges he was struck with bat and cut with blade at repossessed house. Charges or matters: false imprisonment and assault causing harm to four security personnel at Falsk on December 16, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2018 Incident
- December 16, 2018 Incident
- December 15th Other
- 2023-04-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment and assault causing harm to four security personnel at Falsk on December 16, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He was barefoot as he had no time to put back on his socks and boots.
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment and assault causing harm to four security personnel at Falsk on December 16, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He was barefoot as he had no time to put back on his socks and boots.
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment and assault causing harm to four security personnel at Falsk on December 16, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He was barefoot as he had no time to put back on his socks and boots.
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment and assault causing harm to four security personnel at Falsk on December 16, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He was barefoot as he had no time to put back on his socks and boots.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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