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Dubliner with conviction for attempted murder chased group while armed with knives
Summary
In May 2016 a 29‑year‑old man named Michael Brennan, who had a prior conviction for attempted murder, was seen by Gardaí chasing a group of people while armed with two knives. He pursued them to a parked car and appeared to try to open the door or stab the vehicle. Gardaí ordered him to drop the knives; he complied, threw them on the ground and was arrested. The incident stemmed from a family dispute and Brennan was reportedly relapsing into drug addiction at the time. He had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a knife at Cromcastle Drive, Kilmore, and had 67 other convictions, including intimidation of a witness and threats to kill. He was released in May 2015 after serving a ten‑year sentence for the 2007 attempted murder conviction. Judge Melanie Greally postponed sentencing to 14 July 2016 and ordered a probation report, noting Brennan's attempts at rehabilitation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dubliner with conviction for attempted murder chased group while armed with knives. Charges or matters: possession of a knife at Cromcastle Drive, Kilmore on January 7, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 7, 2016 Incident
- May 2015 Adjournment
- July 14th Adjournment
- 2016-05-05 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: possession of a knife at Cromcastle Drive, Kilmore on January 7, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A 29-year-old man with a conviction for attempted murder who was spotted by gardai chasing a group of people while armed with knives will be sentenced in July. He was released in May 2015 from the ten year attempted murder sentence imposed in 2007.; Judge Melanie Greally ordered a probation report after hearing Brennan was attempting to rehabilitate himself and adjourned sentencing until July 14th next.
Places mentioned
- Almayne Park
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Cromcastle Drive
- Cromcastle Road
- Cromcastle Drive
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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