A 'GAME OF THRONES' re-enanctor was walking through Tallaght in the early hours of two months ago carrying a samurai sword and wearing a balaclava, Tallaght Court heard this morning.

Sergeant Bernard Jones told Judge Bridget Reilly that Aiden Rafter had been carrying out “a prank”. He added: “He was reenacting a scene from Game of Thrones”.

Judge Reilly commented: “I suggest you do that when you are being as well paid as the actors involved”.

Rafter (31), Rafter, aged 31, Parkwood Lawns, Tallaght, had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a samurai sword at the Firhouse Road West, Tallaght, on July 7, 2014.

Judge Reilly had put the case back to consider jurisdiction.

Sergeant Jones said that at 1.30am on the above date, the gardai had taken a report that a man was walking down Firhouse Road with a samurai sword and was wearing a a balaclava. He said Rafter had been involved in a prank with a friend.

Judge Reilly commented: “It was very foolish. It is more suited to theatrical threatre. It gives rise to all sorts of fears and threats”.

Sgt Jones added: “He was reenacting a scene from ‘Game of Thrones’.”

Judge Reilly commented: “I suggest you do that when you are being as well paid as the actors involved”.

Sgt Jones said Rafter had no previous convictions.

Judge Reilly said she was prepared to accept jurisdiction.

Rafter’s defence lawyer, Kevin Tunney, said his client had pleaded guilty at the earliest possible opportunity. He said: “It was a prank, a stupid prank. He is mortified.”

Mr Tunney said Rafter is a trained welder, had worked all his life and is currently doing a FAS course. He said Rafter wants to emigrate to Canada.

Judge Reilly said she would strike out the case if Rafter paid €400 to charity. The €400 was paid and the case was struck out.

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