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'Peacekeeper' who produced unopened Stanley blade has jail sentence overturned

Summary

Luke McKee, aged 23, had a six‑month jail sentence overturned on appeal after he pleaded guilty to producing a knife contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. McKee, who had completed his Leaving Certificate while living in a homeless hostel and was due to start an apprenticeship, was found with an unopened Stanley blade on a Centra shop floor in Dublin 2 on 1 December 2022. He entered the shop to break up a fight between two men, briefly produced the blade, but did not use it or wave it. The District Court Appeals Court, hearing the case, fully suspended the nine‑month sentence (three months suspended) for 18 months, requiring good behaviour and an anger‑management course. A €300 payment was made to the injured party. The case was heard in the District Court Appeals Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Peacekeeper' who produced unopened Stanley blade has jail sentence overturned. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• December 1, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-04-08 Publication

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Stage Appeal

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