Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act charge - man before Kilkenny Court

A man who alleged to have produced a slash hook during a verbal altercation has been charged with an offence under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.

Jimmy Carthy, 32 Vicar Street, Kilkenny, is charged with being in possession of knives or other articles, contrary to Sections 9 (4) and 9 (1) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.

Kilkenny District Court heard that gardaí were on patrol in the Wetlands area on July 27 when they observed a large crowd.  It will be alleged that Mr Carthy was shouting and had a slash hook, with a three foot long handle,  in his hand.

Solicitor Chris Hogan said his client was fully cooperative with gardaí and put down the slash hook straight away on their arrival.

Mr Carthy has since “made amends” with the person he was in a verbal altercation with on the day.

Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter to September 10 and said she will decide jurisdiction on that day.