Louth man (30) accused of robbing shop with syringe is refused bail
A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with a shop robbery in Dundalk on Saturday.
Seán O’Hanlon, Simon Community, Barrack Street, Dundalk, was brought before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court on Monday.
He is accused of robbing a female of €242 cash at XL Stop & Shop, Jocelyn Street on April 4 last.
Gda Christina Courtney gave evidence of charging Mr O’Hanlon at 5.47pm that day and said that he made no reply after caution.
During a contested bail application, Gda Courtney said it will be alleged that at 9.20am a male went into the shop and asked for a packet of Rizzla cigarette papers. He handed over a €2 coin.
It will be alleged that he jumped over the counter while holding an uncapped syringe and lunged at the shop assistant, shouting: “Give me the f**king money.”
The woman was in fear as he held the syringe towards her.
Gda Courtney continued that it will also be alleged that the defendant grabbed €240 in €20 notes and a €2 coin, dropping the syringe in the till before running away.
The woman gave a description of the man’s clothing, and said that his face was partially covered. CCTV was also obtained.
It will be alleged that a man was arrested by gardaí at 10.09am. He had €100 in notes on him.
Solicitor Steven Bellew said that his client had a history of addiction and homelessness.
He is of no fixed abode, a bed in the Simon Community no longer available to him.
Judge Stephanie Coggans refused bail and remanded Mr O’Hanlon in custody to Dundalk Court on Wednesday, April 8.