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'Violence all over the place': Ukrainian woman accused of burglaries refused bail

Summary

A Ukrainian woman accused of committing burglaries in south Dublin, including one at the home of a 99-year-old woman, has been refused bail. The woman, who is in her 30s and of no fixed abode, faces multiple charges, including two burglaries, unlawful entry into a vehicle, trespassing, and an alleged assault on a garda. Judge Anne Watkin described the allegations as serious and violent, noting the woman's conduct during the hearing and her likelihood to reoffend. The court heard that the woman allegedly confronted occupants at a residence, grabbed them by the throat, and demanded money. She is also accused of assaulting Garda Odhran Boyle during her arrest. The judge refused bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act, citing the seriousness of the charges and the risk of reoffending. The woman is due to appear again for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Violence all over the place': Ukrainian woman accused of burglaries refused bail. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• July 12 Incident
• July 13 Incident
• June 30 Incident
• July 21 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-07-15 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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