Axe wielding man sparked panic in Laois shop, court told
A man is accused of walking into a Centra store carrying an axe at 4.20pm in the day
Panic broke out in a Centra shop in Laois when a man walked in armed with an axe, a court in Portlaoise was told.
Kristian Pickovskis (29) of 12 An Garran, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, is accused of possession of an article at Martyn’s Centra Food Market, Main Street, Mountrath on September 24 last.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there were directions in the case and it could be dealt with in the district court subject to the judge accepting jurisdiction.
Outlining the allegation, he said Gardaí had received a report that “a male had been seen carrying an axe into the store causing panic to customers” at 4.20pm.
Judge Andrew Cody asked if the incident had been captured on CCTV. Sgt Kirby said there was CCTV of the incident.
“I would like to see the CCTV before I make any decision on jurisdiction,” said Judge Cody.
He remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on July 20 in order to view the footage and decide on jurisdiction.