Man Admits ABH and Knife Possession Charges in Skegness Incident
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Darren O’Mahoney has pleaded guilty to assaulting a man and possessing a knife in Skegness, with sentencing scheduled for August 2026. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal context.
A 42-year-old man has pleaded guilty to offences of ABH and possessing an offensive weapon in Skegness. Darren O’Mahoney, of no fixed address*, pleaded guilty at Lincoln Crown Court to the two charges on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Police were called to Cavendish Road, Skegness, around 9.30pm on 11 November 2024, following reports that O’Mahoney had assaulted a man in his 60s and threatening the same man with a knife. The assault caused the victim to fall to the ground unconscious.
O’Mahoney was also seen to threaten the victim with a knife which he pulled from his waistband. He will be sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 14 August 2026.
* Address updated as O'Mahoney no longer lives at the address given at court. Share
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