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Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Perth Now
‘Hero' saves blind man who fell into path of oncoming train
A legally blind man has been able to track down a hero good Samaritan who saved his life after he fell from a train platform into the path of an oncoming train despite the Public Transport Authority refusing to help. Kevin McMahon, 85, was seconds from death after he accidentally walked off the side of the Beckenham Station platform on June 28, mistaking the train he was seeing as one on the opposite side of the platform. He shattered his heel, tore his rotator cuff and bruised his ribs. A young man who saw him fall, swiftly jumped onto the tracks as the train was approaching and helping him to safety. But by the time authorities arrived, the mystery hero had disappeared on the train he had been waiting for. It prompted Mr McMahon's daughter Kat Black to make a public call for help to find the man, believing her dad would have been hit had he not helped when he did. 'My Dad Kevin is legally blind, but insists on being as independent as possible, catching public transport by himself regularly,' she said. 'He was rushing for a train and didn't realise the train he was seeing was on the opposite platform and he went straight off the edge onto the tracks. 'A young man saw him fall and was helping him get off the tracks when an express train was approaching the platform, risking his own life to save my Dad.' Kevin McMahon was rescued by good Samaritan after falling onto train tracks at Beckenham Station. Credit: Facebook Mr McMahon remembered the kind stranger saying to him 'you are too heavy for me mate' but told his daughter he 'found some superhuman strength' once he saw a train coming towards them. Despite his injuries Ms Black said her Dad is 'doing pretty well'. 'My Dad said he even tried to get on the train with the guy instead of waiting for the ambulance, as though he was absolutely fine to go on with his day — shattered heel and all,' she said. 'The Public Transport Authority said it was a legit near miss, they won't release the CCTV as it could be triggering for people but it was a very close call.' The West Australian also had their request to see the CCTV denied. After posts to Facebook and Reddit, Mr McMahon's family was able to get in contact with the 'modest hero' who saved their Dad's life. 'What an absolute hero for risking his own life to save my Dad,' Ms Black said. 'The family were very happy we found him to thank him, I hope he lets us do something nice for him as a thank you.' PTA transit manager Jeremy Carroll confirmed his team assisted in the reunion of Mr McMahon and 'his hero'. 'I would like to commend the member of the public for his quick thinking and helping the elderly gentleman that fell onto the train tracks,' he said. 'His quick thinking and just being in the right place at the right time has made this positive outcome possible.' Mr Carroll said the organisation would not share the CCTV 'to respect the individuals right to privacy'. 'But we looked at it . . . we managed to identify the member of the public, and then we connected them,' he said. 'They were very, very appreciative and grateful for it, and we are very happy that it's all come to a positive outcome.'
Sunday World
30-06-2025
- Business
- Sunday World
Barman faces trial accused of possessing €1 million in crime proceeds
Kevin McMahon appeared at Dublin District Court today on 131 charges A barman has been sent forward for trial accused of deceiving multiple individuals in Ireland and possessing €1 million in crime proceeds from 2010 to 2013. Kevin McMahon, 51, with an address at Calle Vincente Inglada, Alicante, Spain, was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Dublin District Court today on 131 charges. The case stems from a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) probe. Judge Patricia Cronin noted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed trial on indictment. Accordingly, she granted a return for trial order, telling Mr McMahon his case was being transferred to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be scheduled for mention on October 10. Following an application by defence barrister Barry Lysaght with solicitor Michael French, she granted legal aid to include senior counsel representation. Kevin McMahon Mr McMahon, who has yet to enter a plea, was remanded on bail. He has 21 charges under Section 6 of the Theft and Fraud Act for the alleged deception of 18 people about their financial interests at an unknown location in the State. He also had 110 money laundering under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 for possessing, handling or acquiring sums ranging from €1,000 to €300,025 in several banks or financial institutions with accounts under different names. Kevin McMahon Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 30th GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan said the DPP had issued the same trial venue authorisation for co-defendant Samuel Elwood, 49, with an address at Roundhill Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, who was charged with 11 counts of money laundering involving sums totalling just over €300,000. He did not reply to the allegations and was granted bail after the judge noted there was no garda objection. He received a trial order, and his case will be listed in the Circuit Court on the same date as Mr McMahon's appearance. The judge warned them to notify prosecutors within 14 days if they intended to use alibis in their defence. Prosecutors must also provide the defence with copies of interview videos.
BreakingNews.ie
30-06-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Barman (51) sent for trial over fraud and €1 million in crime proceeds
A barman has been sent forward for trial accused of deceiving multiple individuals in Ireland and possessing €1 million in crime proceeds from 2010 to 2013. Kevin McMahon, 51, with an address at Calle Vincente Inglada, Alicante, Spain, was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Dublin District Court on Monday on 131 charges. Advertisement The case stems from a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) probe. Judge Patricia Cronin noted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed trial on indictment. Accordingly, she granted a return for trial order, telling Mr McMahon his case was being transferred to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be scheduled for mention on October 10th. Following an application by defence barrister Barry Lysaght with solicitor Michael French, she granted legal aid to include senior counsel representation. Advertisement Mr McMahon, who has yet to enter a plea, was remanded on bail, He has 21 charges under Section 6 of the Theft and Fraud Act for the alleged deception of 18 people about their financial interests at an unknown location in the State. He also had 110 money laundering under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 for possessing, handling or acquiring sums ranging from €1,000 to €300,025 in several banks or financial institutions with accounts under different names. Ireland Man (25) jailed for six years after Kildare pub ma... Read More GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan said the DPP had issued the same trial venue authorisation for co-defendant Samuel Elwood, 49, with an address at Roundhill Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, who was charged with 11 counts of money laundering involving sums totalling just over €300,000. He did not reply to the allegations and was granted bail after the judge noted there was no garda objection. He received a trial order, and his case will be listed in the Circuit Court on the same date as Mr McMahon's appearance. The judge warned them to notify prosecutors within 14 days if they intended to use alibis in their defence. Prosecutors must also provide the defence with copies of interview videos.
Sunday World
19-06-2025
- Business
- Sunday World
Barman arrested in Dublin accused of possessing €1mill in crime proceeds
GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan told Judge Michele Finan that he arrested the accused this morning in Dublin A barman faces trial for deceiving multiple individuals in Ireland and possessing €1 million in crime proceeds following a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) probe. The funds were allegedly held from 2010 to 2013 in multiple bank accounts under various names. Kevin McMahon, 51, with an address at Calle Vincente Inglada, Alicante, Spain, faced 130 charges when he appeared at Dublin District Court today on 131 charges. There were 21 charges under Section 6 of the Theft and Fraud Act for deception of 18 people about their financial interests at an unknown location in the State. Kevin McMahon He also had 110 money laundering section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 for possessing, handling or acquiring sums ranging from €1,000 to €300,025 in several banks or financial institutions with accounts under different names. GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan told Judge Michele Finan that he arrested the accused this morning in Dublin after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) authorised charging him. The DPP has directed trial on indictment in the Circuit Court and that Mr McMahon could be sent forward for sentencing on a signed plea should that arise. Judge Finan raised the issue of providing disclosure to the defence. Solicitor Michael French told the court that prosecutors must prepare a book of evidence for his client. It must be served before granting a trial order. Judge Finan also noted that a co-accused was expected to come before the court on June 30, and she adjourned Mr McMahon's case to that date. Mr McMahon remained silent during the hearing but was granted legal aid. There was no objection to bail, but the judge warned that he must get court approval to change his address. Kevin McMahon News in 90 Seconds - June 19th
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Couriers caught taking cocaine from Leeds to Newcastle
Two drug couriers caught moving tens of thousands of pounds worth of cocaine have been Oliver, 37, had a fake handgun and 1kg of cocaine worth up to £32,000 in his van when he was stopped travelling from West Yorkshire to his native north-east England, Newcastle Crown Court later his associate Kevin McMahon, 59, was caught organising the transport of 3kg of the Class A drug worth £75,000, the court was jailed for eight years after being found guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Oliver admitted carrying an imitation firearm and possessing drugs with intent to supply for which he was jailed for four years and three months. Oliver, of Broomy Hill Road in Newcastle, was stopped by police near Boston Spa at about 20:00 BST on 10 August 2023, Judge Edward Bindloss found 1.01kg of 87% cocaine with a street value of between £24,000 and £32,000 and an air pistol which had been adapted to look like a Glock handgun, the court had earlier been seen meeting a woman in Leeds and moving packages form her car into his van, the judge Bindloss said it was "quite clear" Oliver was taking cocaine from West Yorkshire up to the North East to said he accepted Oliver was working to pay off a debt accrued through his own drug use. McMahon, whose address was listed as HMP Hull, was found to have arranged another delivery of drugs and was part of a two-vehicle convoy stopped by police on 22 September 2023, the court heard. Judge Bindloss said McMahon had sought to keep his hands clean by not being the one actually carrying the drugs, but nonetheless he could be shown to have been the one organising found he was "shadowing and monitoring" the transportation of 3kg of "high purity" cocaine worth £75,000, the judge said. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
