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Case No. 4006Criminal damage · Co. Westmeath · 25 Jan 2026

Athlone Garda Station vandalised; man in late 30s charged with criminal damage

A series of criminal damage incidents occurred at Athlone Garda Station, Westmeath, on the evening of Sunday 25 January 2026, damaging the front door, a public office window and several patrol cars parked outside. A man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He has since been charged in connection with the incident. He was expected to appear before Mullingar District Court on Monday 26 January 2026 at about 10.30am.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged26 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A series of criminal damage incidents occurred at Athlone Garda Station.
  • The front door of the station was smashed and glass was strewn across the area.
  • A window at the public office was damaged, and the station restricted access for a time.
  • Several patrol cars parked outside the station were targeted and damaged.
Where
The incidents took place at Athlone Garda Station in County Westmeath.
When
The incidents occurred on the evening of Sunday 25 January 2026.
Investigation
A man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Charges
The man has since been charged in connection with the incident.
In court
The man was expected to appear before Mullingar District Court on Monday 26 January 2026 at approximately 10.30am.
Other details
The station remained open, with a Temporary Public Office signposted through the Immigration Door.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA series of criminal damage incidents occurred at Athlone Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe front door was smashed and glass was strewn across the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA window at the public office was damaged, forcing the station to restrict access for a time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSeveral patrol cars parked outside the station were targeted and sustained damage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the evening of Sunday 25 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has since been charged in connection with the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man was expected to appear before Mullingar District Court on Monday 26 January 2026 at approximately 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe station remained open and operating as usual, with a Temporary Public Office signposted through the Immigration Door. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jan2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    'Business as usual' for Athlone Garda Station despite extensive damage caused

    Reports the criminal damage incident, the arrest and charging of a man in his late 30s, and the station's continued operation despite the damage.

    suspect, late 30s, male