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'Bad blood' in family saw man point handgun at relative

Summary

Mark O'Neill, 51, of Knockmore Drive, Tallaght, was remanded in custody after pleading guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possessing a Smith and Wesson revolver and ammunition on 7 September 2022. He had ten prior convictions for road traffic offences. Gardaí were called to his relative's home after O'Neill produced a handgun and pointed it at the man, threatening to shoot him unless he paid money owed and claiming the man had stabbed him. O'Neill also threatened the man with death. A second male attempted to defuse the situation before the parties left in a car. The revolver was recovered from bushes near O'Neill's home, containing six rounds of ammunition, and his DNA was found on the firearm. O'Neill's case was adjourned to 30 October to allow the judge to consider the circumstances.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Bad blood' in family saw man point handgun at relative. Charges or matters: possessing a Smith and Wesson revolver and ammunition on September 7, 2022. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• September 7, 2022 Adjournment
• October 30th Adjournment
• 2024-10-18 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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