Mahon, it is stated, Is also known as Jerome Bannigan. He, was born in Tyrone, Ireland, but since his youth has lived with his parents in the Govan district of Glasgow. He is described as a social reformer engaged in writing pamphlets.
Tt appears that a woman was primarily responsible for the arrest of Mahon. She noticed that was holding a revolver and attracted the attention of a special constable who promptly knocked the weapon from the man's hand.
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