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Irish Independent
11-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Man (20s) charged and eight arrested as gardaí investigate three Arklow assaults
The latest incident took place at about 4.20pm on Abbey Street in the town centre, where there remained a strong Garda presence throughout Thursday night. Several roads were closed and at least one area underwent a technical examination, with a man in his 30s taken to St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin with injuries believed to be non-life threatening. Gardaí have confirmed that five men were arrested in connection with the incident, pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and that these men were detained at garda stations in Wexford and Wicklow. One of the five men has now been charged and is due to appear before Bray District Court on Friday afternoon. The four other men (20s, 30s, 40s) remain detained. CCTV footage of the incident circulating online shows two men running from Abbey Street down Back Street, before a silver car follows at speed and veers onto the footpath in the direction of the men, with the loud sound of the impact startling on-looking residents. A silver car with a damaged front bumper is then seen in images of a Garda cordon on Back Street that were taken the same evening. Thurday's incident comes after two other similar assaults within the last fortnight. Gardaí report that this morning several premises were searched under warrant in the Wexford/Wicklow division in connection with these incidents and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine was seized by gardaí. The seized drugs will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Asked about the spate of violent incidents, long-serving Arklow councillor Pat Fitzgerald said his phone had been ringing off the hook all evening on Thursday, with residents in the vicinity of the incident expressing their disgust and disbelief at the level of violence. 'This hasn't been a good time for Arklow and there have been too many incidents like this,' he said. ADVERTISEMENT 'A lot of people have been on to me about it, and they're afraid. That one yesterday was shocking to be quite honest about it. 'They can't believe that something like that could happen, especially in an area where many elderly residents are living. 'They're shocked that it happened, but not in another way, as this seems to be happening with more regularity in that area. 'It's dreadful, and something needs to be done about this, so that people can live in a safe environment. It's not a good look for Arklow.' On Monday, July 7 a man in his 40s was hospitalised, having sustained serious injuries in an assault that afternoon in Arklow. It is believed this assault included the use of a stabbing weapon. Gardaí responded to the assault incident at approximately 4.20pm on Monday at an unspecified location, where the injured man was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital 'for treatment of serious injuries'. Two men (20s, 40s) have been arrested as part of this investigation and are currently detained at Garda stations in County Wicklow. Asked for additional details, a Garda spokesperson confirmed that a technical examination has since been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. In the early hours of Saturday, June 28, another assault believed to include the use of a stabbing weapon took place at a Ferrybank address. This led to a man in his 50s being taken to St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. Two people were arrested as part of this investigation and one male (30s) appeared before Bray District Court on Monday, June 30. It is not known if any of these assaults are connected. Investigations are ongoing.
Irish Examiner
11-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Nine arrested in connection with three serious assaults in Wicklow
Gardaí have arrested nine men in connection with three assaults in Co Wicklow in recent days. On Thursday, gardaí responded to a report of assault on Abbey Street in Arklow at approximately 4.20pm. The victim man, a man in his 30s, was conveyed to St Vincent's University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Five men were subsequently arrested in connection with the assault and detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at Garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford. One of the men, who is in his 20s, has since been charged. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Bray District Court on Friday afternoon. The four other men, who are aged in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, respectively, remain detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. On Monday, July 7, gardaí were alerted to a separate assault in Arklow where a man was seriously injured. Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Garda stations in Wicklow. Third assault Finally, gardaí are continuing to investigate a third serious assault in Arklow which took place on Saturday, June 28. Two people were arrested as part of the Garda investigation into this assault. One man, aged in his 30s, appeared before Bray District Court on Monday, June 30. In the wake of the Arklow assaults, gardaí searched a number of premises in the Wexford/Wicklow area on Friday morning. The searches results in the seizure a quantity of suspected crack cocaine. The seized drugs will now be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Read More What is the highest temperature ever seen in Ireland?
Irish Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Crack cocaine linked to spate of assaults as gardai make multiple arrests
Gardai investigating a spate of assaults in Co Wicklow have arrested five men - with one due to appear in court this afternoon. Officers yesterday rushed to the scene of the latest incident in Arklow and a man was rushed to hospital where his condition has been described as non-life threatening. Since then, five men have been arrest3ed and one is due to appear before a special sitting of Bray District Court this afternoon. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week A Garda spokesman said: "Gardaí in Wicklow investigating recent assaults in the Arklow area have made a number of arrests in connection with these incidents. "Yesterday, Thursday 10th July 2025, Gardaí responded to a report of assault on Abbey Street at approximately 4:20pm. A man, aged in his 30s, was conveyed to St. Vincent's University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. "Five men were subsequently arrested in connection with this and detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at Garda Stations in the Co. Wicklow and Co. Wexford areas. "One of the men (20s) has since been charged and is due to appear before a special sitting of Bray District Court this afternoon, Friday 11th July 2025. The four other men (20s, 30s, 40s) remain detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. "Prior to this incident, Gardaí are investigating an assault in Arklow on Saturday 28th June 2025 in which a male received serious injuries. Two people were arrested as part of this investigation and one male (30s) appeared before Bray District Court on Monday 30th June 2025. "On Monday 7th July 2025, Gardaí were alerted to an assault in Arklow where a male was seriously injured. Two men (20s, 40s) have been arrested as part of this investigation and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda stations in Co. Wicklow. "A number of premises were searched under warrant in the Wexford/Wicklow division this morning in connection with these incidents and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine was seized by Gardaí. The seized drugs will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Investigations are ongoing."
Sunday World
05-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man (37) accused of careless driving causing death of dad-of-two on Wicklow building site
John Maher, was a father of two aged in his late 40s, and died at a workplace incident in Rathdrum. The late John Maher from Rathangan, Co Kildare, who died on Wednesday A 37-year-old man appeared before a court yesterday evening, charged with careless driving causing the death of a man on Wednesday who died at a construction site in Co Wicklow. The man who died in the Rathdrum incident, John Maher, was a father of two aged in his late 40s, and was living in Rathangan, Co Kildare. Tarieli Schatz, of no fixed abode, appeared before Judge William Aylmer at a special sitting of Bray District Court yesterday evening. Evidence of arrest, charge and caution was given by Sergeant Simon Whelan of Wicklow town Garda station. Sgt Whelan said he had earlier arrested Mr Schatz in the presence of an interpreter and that the defendant made no reply after he was charged with the single offence. Tarieli Schatz Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 5th The incident allegedly happened at the Regan Construction Site in the Knockadosan area of Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, on Wednesday afternoon, which the court heard was not described as a public place. Mr Schatz – who sat with his head bowed throughout the brief proceedings – did not object to a garda application that he be remanded in custody. The court heard that the Georgian national had been earning €700 a week while working in construction and legal aid was granted in the case. Judge Alymer ordered that he be medically assessed in custody and a Russian interpreter was assigned for his next court appearance which is due for next Tuesday at a Wicklow District Court sitting in Bray. Tarieli Schatz The court heard that a bail application will be made on this date. Mr Schatz, who was aided by an interpreter throughout the proceedings, did not address the court at any stage. An Irish Coast Guard helicopter was tasked to the building site on Wednesday, but it did not land as Mr Maher had died from his injuries at the scene. The Health and Safety Authority have been notified and have launched an investigation into the incident which is separate to the garda investigation. Mr Maher was living in Rathangan at the time of his death but was originally from Co Laois. His body was removed to St Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown on Wednesday and a post-mortem examination took place on Thursday. The late John Maher from Rathangan, Co Kildare, who died on Wednesday Locals said that Mr Maher was a 'thorough gentleman and a very hard worker''. He is survived by his wife Tracey, sons Seán and Fionn, parents Pat and Mary, brother Liam and sisters Patricia and Eileen. His funeral is due to take place on Monday at The Church of Assumption and St Patrick in Rathangan. Tributes to Mr Maher have been pouring in online since the devastating news broke of his death, with a spokesperson for Kildare Cycling Club writing: 'John will be sorely missed by everyone at Kildare Cycling Club and in the wider community.'
RTÉ News
05-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Man charged over Wicklow construction site death
A 37-year-old man has appeared before Bray District Court this evening charged with careless driving causing death at a building site. It follows the death of father-of-two John Maher, formerly of Rathevan in Portlaoise, at a Co Wicklow construction site on Wednesday afternoon. Tarieli Schatz, a Georgian man of no fixed abode, was arrested this afternoon and charged by Sergeant Simon Whelan. In the presence of a Russian interpreter, he made no reply when charged with careless driving causing death at a Regan construction site on the Greenane Road in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. Judge William Aylmer heard there was no objection or consent to bail and no application for bail was heard today. The case was listed again before Wicklow District Court, sitting in Bray, next Tuesday, 8 July. Mr Schatz was granted legal aid after the court heard he was working in construction, earning €700 per week. Remanding him in custody, the judge also directed that he be assessed to see if any medical assistance was required and he was assigned a Russian interpreter, ahead of his next court appearance.
