Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16427Arson · Co. Meath

Arson attack on prison officer's home in Co Meath

Gardaí are investigating an arson attack on the home of a prison officer in Co Meath, which took place overnight and was reported on 30 July 2024. A window was broken and flammable liquid or a petrol bomb was thrown into the home, where the officer was with his wife; no injuries were reported. Gardaí suspect the attack could be connected to the officer's work in prisons, as he serves in a unit that targets organised crime behind bars. No arrests or charges had been reported as of the latest update, dated 31 July 2024.

  1. Reported30 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating an arson attack on a prison officer's home.
Where
The home is in Co Meath.
When
The attack took place overnight, as reported on 30 July 2024.
Weapon
A window was broken and flammable liquid or a petrol bomb was thrown into the home.
Cause
Gardaí suspect the attack could be connected to the officer's work in prisons.
Other details
  • The victim is a man who works in an operational and intelligence unit that targets organised crime in prisons.
  • The officer was at home with his wife, and no injuries were reported.
  • The Prison Officers' Association condemned the attack.
  • Minister for Justice Helen McEntee called it a reckless and unacceptable act of violence.
Investigation
No arrests have been reported.
Charges
No charges have been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an arson attack on a prison officer's home. (rte.ie)
  • whatA window was broken and flammable liquid or a petrol bomb was thrown into the home. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe home is in Co Meath. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened last night. (rte.ie)
  • causeGardaí suspect the attack could be connected to the officer's work in the prisons. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe officer was at home with his wife, and no injuries were reported. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe officer works in an operational and intelligence unit that targets organised crime in prisons. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe Prison Officers' Association condemned the attack. (rte.ie)
  • otherMinister for Justice Helen McEntee called it a reckless and unacceptable act of violence. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jul2024
    Reportedrte.ie, first report
    Prison officer's home targeted in arson attack

    First report of the incident. Gardaí suspect a link to the officer's prison work, and the POA and Minister for Justice condemned the attack. No arrests are reported.

    victim, male