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Two Men Appear In Court Over Daylight Row Over Alleged Petrol Bomb Attack

Friday, 16 August 2024 16:52

The men are accused of being armed with knives and a slash hook.

Two men have appeared in court accused of being armed with knives and a slash hook during a daylight row over an alleged petrol bomb attack in County Carlow.

It's alleged to have happened yesterday.

39-year-old William Delaney of Phelim Crescent in Tullow, County Carlow was charged with unlawful possession of two knives which court was told was "in each hand".

31-year-old Brendan Keating of New Oak Estate in Carlow was charged with having the slash hook - which has a three-foot handle and a sharp curved blade.

Gardaí told court the pair were about to engage in a physical alteration at New Oak Estate.

William Delaney alleged Mr Keating had thrown a petrol bomb at his home.

Mr Keating denied involvement in any earlier alleged incident.

In separate bail hearings - Brendan Keating was denied bail, while William Delaney was granted bail on condition of an independent surety.

Both have been remanded in custody to appear again in court on Tuesday.

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