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Case No. 12929Criminal damage (smashed window) · Co. Meath · 10 Aug 2025

Aontú councillor's home window smashed in Trim, Co Meath

A front window at the home of Aontú councillor Dave Boyne in Trim, County Meath, was smashed on Sunday 10 August 2025, which he described as the third threatening incident at his property. He reported the matter to An Garda Síochána and believes it is the work of 'extreme left-wing' groups.

  1. Reported13 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA front window at Cllr Boyne's home was smashed (gript.ie)
  • whatHis jeep had previously been covered in eggs (gript.ie)
  • whatSomeone had defecated on his property (gript.ie)
  • whenHe discovered the smashed window on Sunday morning (gript.ie)
  • investigationHe reported the matter to An Garda Síochána (gript.ie)
  • otherHe described it as the third time someone violated his home (gript.ie)
  • otherHe believes the attack is the work of extreme left-wing groups (gript.ie)
  • otherHe lives with his wife and five children at the property (gript.ie)
  • otherHe said the campaign of harassment began in May 2025 after he organised a public meeting opposing an IPAS centre in Trim (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Aug2025
    Reportedgript.ie, first report
    Aontú Cllr says home attacked by "extreme left wing" - Gript

    First report of the smashed window incident; Cllr Boyne describes it as the third in a series of threatening incidents at his home, linked to his opposition to a proposed IPAS centre in Trim.

    victim, Dave Boyne, male, irish (judged from name)Dave Boyne