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09 Apr 2026

Young man smelling of drugs walked around Limerick estate with a knife at night

Solicitor Sarah Ryan, representing the man, said: 'His father lives in Poland. In Poland it’s not illegal'

Limerick District Court heard that a garda came across “two males attempting to avoid detection by gardaí” at 11pm

Limerick District Court heard that a garda came across 'two males attempting to avoid detection by gardaí' at 11pm

A YOUNG MAN who walked around a business park with a knife has been brought before the Limerick courts.

Tytus Malik, 19, with a home address at Ashgrove, Glencairin, Dooradoyle, was with another man at Raheen Business Park on August 25, 2025.

Limerick District Court heard that a garda came across “two males attempting to avoid detection by gardaí” at 11pm.

It was put forward in garda evidence that the man smelled of drugs.

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When Mr. Malik was searched, a knife was found on him.

Prosecuting Sergeant Denis Waters detailed that the man has no previous convictions.

Solicitor Sarah Ryan, representing the man, said: “His father lives in Poland. In Poland it’s not illegal.”

Judge Patricia Harney directed for a Probation Report to be prepared on Mr Malik.

The man will reappear in court to hear the findings of the report in June.

-Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme

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