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# Knifepoint

This year
2023
Man hospitalised after assault by masked men in Derry
The man in his 60s is currently in hospital with two broken collar bones, a broken arm and puncture wounds to his legs.
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May 20th 2023, 11:46 AM
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Woman subjected to 'two-hour ordeal' after she woke to man over her bed with knife, court hears
James McKenzie has been charged with burglary and criminal damage.
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Mar 29th 2020, 5:06 PM
Taxi-drivers call for grants to 'carjack-proof' their vehicles
The National Private Hire and Taxi Association have spoken out after yesterday’s attack on a Dublin taxi driver.
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Aug 25th 2014, 6:20 PM
Red balaclava-wearing raider threatens supermarket staff
Gardaí say a man wearing a distinctive red balaclava walked into a supermarket on Coach Road in Gorey, threatened staff and demanded money.
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May 18th 2014, 8:13 AM
Three to appear in court over Blanchardstown store robberies
One man and two women have been charged over the robberies which were carried out at knifepoint over the past fortnight.
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Apr 10th 2013, 8:35 AM
Mum wants to thank 'brave man' for intervening after son held at knifepoint
Niamh O’Carroll is appealing to the have-a-go hero who intervened after her 13-year-old son was held at knifepoint in broad daylight in Dublin yesterday.
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Mar 5th 2013, 1:34 PM
Man held staff at knifepoint in Offaly robbery
An undisclosed amount of money was taken in the incident that happened on Church Street.
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Dec 5th 2012, 4:41 PM
Girl held for 3 days escapes in Germany
A 28-year-old man is being held by police after allegedly kidnapping the girl at knifepoint.
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Oct 17th 2012, 11:56 AM
Man held at knifepoint and robbed by five men in Dublin
Gardaí have made three arrests in connection with the incident that took place in north Dublin on Wednesday night.
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Apr 29th 2011, 1:30 PM