24 Years Old Man Charged For Stabbing Near Cork City Centre

Aaron Bohane, a 24-year-old from Ballincollig but currently of no fixed address, has been charged following a violent incident outside a café in Cork City Centre. The charges stem from an assault that took place on September 6th around 5 p.m. on Oliver Plunkett Street, where Bohane allegedly attacked Gavin Sheehan, a 38-year-old man, with a bladed weapon.

Bohane faces two significant charges related to this incident at the cafe outside Cork City Centre. The first charge is for assault causing harm, as outlined in Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. This charge accuses Bohane of inflicting physical injury on Mr. Sheehan during the altercation.

The second charge pertains to the production of a bladed weapon while committing an offence, which is a violation of Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. This charge alleges that Bohane wielded a blade during the assault, making the attack particularly dangerous and severe.

Following his arrest, Bohane appeared in court, where Detective Garda Joe Crowley from Anglesea Street Garda Station provided evidence of the arrest, charge, and caution. According to Det. Garda Crowley, Aaron Bohane did not respond to either of the charges at the Cork City Centre cafe incident after being cautioned by the police.

This silence is often a tactical choice during legal proceedings and can be interpreted in various ways, including a possible acknowledgment of guilt or a strategic decision to remain silent.

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In the court proceedings, Inspector Clodagh O’Sullivan requested that Bohane be remanded in custody. This request typically signifies that the Gardaí believe there is a substantial risk of Bohane fleeing or reoffending if released on bail. The decision to seek custody reflects the seriousness of the charges and the potential threat to public safety.

On the other hand, Bohane’s defence, represented by barrister Elaine Audley BL, stated that her client would not be applying for bail at this time.

This decision indicates that Bohane’s defence team may be preparing for a legal strategy that involves contesting the charges or negotiating terms that do not include immediate bail. The choice to forgo a bail application could also be a tactical move to focus on other aspects of the case or to avoid further complications at this early stage.

The incident at the Cork City Centre has sparked considerable public interest and concern, reflecting broader issues of public safety and violence in urban areas. The use of a bladed weapon in such attacks raises questions about weapon control and the measures in place to prevent such violent encounters. It also underscores the importance of effective policing and legal measures to address and mitigate violent crime.

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As the legal process continues, the case of stabbing outside Cork City Centre may be followed again as different media outlets prepare their coverage and local community citizens interested in the results of such incidents.

The charges that have been levelled against Bohane regarding the stabbing incident outside Cork City Centre cafe are severe, and this is equal to the severity of the alleged assault against Mr. Sheehan who has since been left injured while looking for justice from Gardai and court.

The court’s ruling on remand as well as the legal proceedings thereafter will be keenly observed in as much as they will dictate the way forward for Bohane and the conceivable consequences of the case on him and other members of society.

The legal process will seek to help the injured party get his due while at the same time try to solve some of the factors that lead to such brutal incidents similar to Cork City Centre stabbing.