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Mountjoy inmate made 'graphic' threats to prison officers
Summary
A Mountjoy inmate made 'graphic' threats to two prison officers after he was found unresponsive in his cell following an overdose attempt, a court has heard. Dylan Smith (35) of Captains Road, Crumlin, pleaded guilty to two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to prison officers at the Mater Hospital and Mountjoy Prison on August 19 and 20, 2025. Detective Garda Andrew Harte explained that Smith was found unresponsive in his cell, and when he regained consciousness, he was aggressive and abusive towards hospital staff. Smith made explicit threats against the officers, including stating he would be at the foot of their beds and threatening their children. After being released from hospital and returned to prison, Smith again threatened the officer who found him. His defence counsel, Pieter Le Vert BL, highlighted that Smith had suffered a serious assault in prison and had incurable bladder cancer. He also noted that Smith had received news about his worsening condition on the day of the incident and took drugs in an attempt to end his life.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mountjoy inmate made 'graphic' threats to prison officers. Charges or matters: two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to two prison officers at the Mater Hospital and Mountjoy Prison on August 19 and 20, 2025. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 19 Incident
- October 8 Adjournment
- 2026-06-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to two prison officers at the Mater Hospital and Mountjoy Prison on August 19 and 20, 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Detective Garda Andrew Harte told Stephen Montgomery BL, prosecuting, that at the time of the incident, Smith was serving a prison sentence in Mountjoy Prison.; He adjourned sentence until October 8 next.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mater Hospital
- Mountjoy
- Mountjoy Prison
- Mater Hospital. Prison
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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