Published 30 AUG 2021
Killer stepdad Dave Mahon arrested in connection with 'serious assault' of pensioner
Killer Dave Mahon has been arrested in connection with the serious assault of a pensioner, we can reveal. Mahon was arrested today about the alleged assault at a house in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim last Thursday evening.
The victim, aged in his 70s, received serious facial injuries including two black eyes, according to sources.
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“Gardaí investigating an assault of a male which occurred on Thursday August 26, 2021 in Carrick-on-Shannon shortly after 7.30pm have arrested a man in connection with this incident.
“A man in his early 70s was assaulted and treated for non-life threatening injuries at Sligo hospital. He has since been discharged.
“Today a man in his 50s was arrested and is currently detained at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.”
Killer stepdad Dave Mahon arrested in connection with assault of pensioner
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Killer stepdad Dave Mahon pictured leaving garda station after alleged assault arrest
He
was arrested yesterday within minutes of us quizzing him about the alleged attack on his neighbour at a house in Carrick-On-Shannon,
Co Leitrim, last Thursday.
The alleged victim, aged in his 70s, received facial injuries including two black eyes, sources said.
He was rushed to hospital where he was treated, while
gardai spoke to witnesses.
It is alleged
Mahon visited the neighbour for a BBQ and a row ensued in which it is claimed the convicted killer assaulted the man.
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Four hours later we observed him walking out and he dodged our questions about his arrest. Mahon got into his car after being released without charge, with a file now expected to be going to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
In a statement, gardai confirmed there was an investigation into the alleged incident.
Killer stepdad Dave Mahon pictured leaving garda station after 'assault arrest'