Dad seen walking down Leixlip street with hatchet had it ‘in case of any trouble’, court hears

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Eimear Cotter

A father of three who walked down a street holding a hatchet had it for his own protection, and he hoped it would act as a deterrent to any troubles he might have, a court has heard.

Patrick Ward (44) was living in homeless accommodation at the time, and was worried about his family.

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