Ireland Attempted burglary at a house in Hawthorn Walk, Kilkenny City
An attempted burglary took place at a house on Hawthorn Walk in Parcnagowan (Parc na Gowan), Kilkenny City, between 2.30pm and 2.50pm on Thursday 22 June 2023. The male occupant heard the doorbell and knocking and saw the lock being popped, then opened the door to a man who said he was looking for someone, and that man left quickly. The victim's age is not given, and the suspects are described only as three males, with no names or nationalities stated. A report on 26 June 2023 mentioned no arrest, but a report on 28 June 2023 said the three males were being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station, and gardaí asked for information from the public.
- Reported26 Jun
- Arrested28 Jun
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí are investigating an attempted burglary at a house in Kilkenny City.
- The male occupant heard the doorbell ring and a series of knocks, then saw the lock on the door being popped.
- When the occupant opened the door, a man outside said he was looking for someone.
- The suspect left the scene quickly.
- Where
- The house is on Hawthorn Walk in Parcnagowan (Parc na Gowan), Kilkenny City.
- When
- The incident happened between 2.30pm and 2.50pm on Thursday 22 June 2023.
- Investigation
- Anyone who noticed suspicious persons or has further information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station.
- Other details
- The 26 June 2023 report mentioned no arrest, while the 28 June 2023 report said three males were being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station.
- The three suspects are described only as males; no names or nationalities are given.
- The case was reported by kilkennypeople.ie on 26 June 2023 and 28 June 2023.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating an attempted burglary at a house in Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe occupant heard the doorbell ring and a series of knocks, then saw the door lock being popped. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe occupant opened the door to a man who said he was looking for someone. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe suspect left the scene quickly. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe occupant heard the doorbell ring, followed by a series of knocks, and saw the lock on the door being popped. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe occupant opened the door to find a man outside who said he was looking for someone. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a property in Hawthorn Walk, Parc na Gowan, Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a property in Hawthorn Walk in Parcnagowan. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe incident took place between 2.30pm and 2.50pm on Thursday 22 June 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe incident took place between 2.30pm and 2.50pm on Thursday last. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationAnyone who noticed suspicious persons or has further information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThree males are being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Jun2023Suspect flees from attempted burglary in Kilkenny
Original report. The article says the incident happened on 'Thursday last' relative to its 28 June 2023 publication, so the date 22 June 2023 is worked out from that. It also states that three males were being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station. No names are given.
victim, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male - 26 Jun2023Garda probe into attempted burglary at Kilkenny housing estate
Adds the occupant's account of the doorbell, knocking and lock being popped, the man at the door who said he was looking for someone, and a Garda appeal for information. No arrest is mentioned.
victim, malesuspect, male