Probation report sought for West Donegal man who produced axe in dispute - Donegal Daily

A probation report has been sought in the case of a west Donegal man who produced an axe during the course of a dispute.Brian Mulligan appeared before a sitting...

A probation report has been sought in the case of a west Donegal man who produced an axe during the course of a dispute.

Brian Mulligan appeared before a sitting of Falcarragh District Court.

The 38-year-old, of Station Road, Falcarragh, has been charged in connection with an incident at Sharkeys Chalents, Station Road, Falcarragh on September 7, 2024.

Mulligan is charged that while appearing to be about to commit an offence, to wit, assault, in the course of a dispute did produce in a manner likely, unlawfully to intimidate another person, an article capable of inflicting serious injury, an axe, contrary to section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990.

The court heard that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed summary disposal in the District Court only on a guilty plea.

The court was advised that a guilty plea has been indicated.

Judge Emile Daly said she would have to put the matter back for a report. Judge Daly asked that the probation report include a community service assessment.