Ireland Attempted arson on white van in Kilcock
On 5 October 2024, at around 5am or 5.30am according to differing garda accounts, a number of tyres were slashed on a white van in the Chapel View area of Kilcock, County Kildare. The perpetrators, who are not identified in the sources, tried to ignite diesel found at the scene in an empty can but were unsuccessful, and the van's owner is not named. Kildare Now reported the case on 11 October 2024, when gardaí were investigating and no arrests had been made. The latest development is that investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Kilcock Garda Station.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A number of tyres were slashed on a white van.
- The perpetrators tried to ignite diesel at the scene but were unsuccessful.
- Where
- The incident took place in the Chapel View area of Kilcock, County Kildare.
- When
- The incident occurred on 5 October 2024, at around 5.30am according to Gda Brian Carroll and at approximately 5am according to Gardaí.
- Other details
- An empty can of diesel was found at the scene.
- Gda Brian Carroll of Newbridge Garda Station gave the garda account of the incident.
- The sources do not name the victim, the owner of the van, or any suspect.
- Kildare Now first reported the case on 11 October 2024.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are investigating the incident.
- No arrests have been made.
- Investigations are ongoing.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilcock Garda Station.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA number of tyres were slashed on a white van. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe perpetrators tried to ignite the diesel but were unsuccessful. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe incident took place in the Chapel View area of Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 5 October 2024 at around 5.30am according to Gda Carroll. (kildarenow.com)
- whenGardaí said the incident occurred on 5 October 2024 at approximately 5am. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí are investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact Kilcock Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationNo arrests have been made. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
- otherAn empty can of diesel was found at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Oct2024Kildare gardaí investigating following unsuccessful criminal damage by fire attempt
First report of this incident. It adds the garda account of the slashed tyres, the diesel can and the failed ignition attempt, and gives the Chapel View location and a Kilcock Garda Station appeal number. It also notes that no arrests have been made.