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Man charged with possession of handgun allegedly sent threatening message to his ex-partner
Ireland🏛️ Politics7 hr. ago

Man charged with possession of handgun allegedly sent threatening message to his ex-partner

Stephen Ennis (36), from Crumlin, Dublin, was charged with unlawful possession of a .22 Makarov pistol after being caught 'red-handed' during a police raid at his home on 31 July. According to court proceedings, Ennis allegedly sent a threatening message to his ex-partner via WhatsApp, including a photo of the firearm on a bed. The message reportedly disappeared automatically, but the police obtained a warrant to search his residence based on the complainant's account. During the bail hearing, Detective Garda Anthony Cagney stated that Ennis had not responded to the firearms charge and that further charges might be filed. Ennis, representing himself due to ongoing legal aid disputes, requested bail but was denied by Judge John Brennan, citing concerns over witness intimidation and the severity of the case.

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The Irish Times logoThe Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center7 hr. ago
Man caught with loaded pistol after ‘sending photo of weapon to ex-partner’, court told

A Dublin man named Stephen Ennis (36) appeared in court accused of possessing a loaded Makarov handgun and ammunition. According to court proceedings, Ennis allegedly sent a photo of the weapon to his ex-partner via text, which led to his arrest on July 31st. Police obtained a search warrant and discovered the firearm hidden in a dishcloth inside a drawer set at his residence. Additional evidence included a Samsung phone potentially used in the incident and video footage showing Ennis attempting to fire the gun in his garden. Ennis denied sending the photo, calling the allegations 'all lies, all hearsay.' Despite his claim of innocence, the court denied bail due to concerns over potential witness interference and the severity of the charges.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal case involving a firearm and does not present any political opinions or biases. It provides factual information about the legal proceedings and includes statements from both the defendant and law enforcement without apparent favoritism.

TheJournal.ie logoTheJournal.ieIndependentCenter7 hr. ago
Man charged with possession of handgun allegedly sent threatening message to his ex-partner

Stephen Ennis (36), from Crumlin, Dublin, was charged with unlawful possession of a .22 Makarov pistol after being caught 'red-handed' during a police raid at his home on 31 July. According to court proceedings, Ennis allegedly sent a threatening message to his ex-partner via WhatsApp, including a photo of the firearm on a bed. The message reportedly disappeared automatically, but the police obtained a warrant to search his residence based on the complainant's account. During the bail hearing, Detective Garda Anthony Cagney stated that Ennis had not responded to the firearms charge and that further charges might be filed. Ennis, representing himself due to ongoing legal aid disputes, requested bail but was denied by Judge John Brennan, citing concerns over witness intimidation and the severity of the case.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal case involving a man charged with illegal possession of a firearm and alleged threats towards his ex-partner. It presents factual information from court proceedings and law enforcement without overtly favoring any side. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the依法

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