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Case No. 9340Attempted car hijacking · Co. Louth · 22 May 2026

Attempted car hijacking at Bredin Street, Drogheda

Gardaí are investigating an attempted hijacking of a car at Bredin Street in Drogheda, County Louth, shortly before 9am on 22 May 2026. A man approached the vehicle and ordered the driver to get out, then fled on foot, and the driver's age and sex are not given. The suspect's age and nationality are not stated, and no arrest or charge has been reported. As of the report published on 30 May 2026, investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station.

  1. Reported30 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an attempted hijacking of a car in Drogheda, County Louth.
  • A man approached a vehicle and ordered the driver to get out of the car.
Where
The incident occurred at Bredin Street, Drogheda, according to Louthlive and Dundalk Democrat reports, while a related tracker note places the existing Drogheda case 9332 on Mary Street.
When
The incident occurred shortly before 9am on 22 May 2026, while a related tracker note gives 7.35am for case 9332.
Other details
  • The victim is the driver of the car, and the tracker note on case 9332 describes a woman victim at a different location and time.
  • The suspect is described as a man, and his age and nationality are not stated.
Investigation
  • The suspect fled the scene on foot.
  • Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on (041) 987 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an attempted hijacking of a car in Drogheda, Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA man approached a vehicle and ordered the driver to get out of the car. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Bredin Street. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly before 9am on 22 May 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect fled the scene on foot. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 May2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate attempted car hijacking in Louth

    First report of the incident. Gardaí describe the attempt as a hijacking, say a man ordered the driver out and fled on foot, and ask for information. The existing Drogheda case (9332) places the incident on Mary Street at 7.35am with a woman victim, so the times, locations and victims differ.

    suspect, malevictim