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Case No. 30897Arson; endangerment of life · Co. Dublin · 27 Nov 2020

Boy (13) accused of arson after house gutted by fire on Wellington Street, Dublin

A 13-year-old boy appeared at Dublin Children's Court charged with arson and endangerment of life following a fire that gutted a house on Wellington Street, Dublin 7, on 27 November 2020. The DPP recommended trial on indictment in circuit court, but the defence sought to keep the case in the Children's Court under Section 75 of the Children Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe fire occurred at Wellington Street, D7, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe fire took place on 27 November 2020. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Mountjoy Station commenced an investigation into the blaze. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe boy was charged with arson. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe boy was charged with endangerment of life by engaging in conduct which created substantial risk of death or serious harm to another. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP recommended the boy face trial on indictment in the circuit court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail was granted with conditions to stay away from the scene of the fire and the occupants of the house. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe boy was ordered to appear again later that month for a preliminary hearing to determine his trial venue. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDisclosure of prosecution evidence was ordered and legal aid was granted. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherTwo units from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the fire. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe boy was accompanied to court by his mother. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2021
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Boy (13) accused of arson after house gutted by fire

    First court appearance; DPP recommended circuit court trial; defence seeking to keep case in Children's Court; bail granted with conditions to stay away from scene and occupants; legal aid granted; preliminary hearing to determine trial venue set for later that month.

    suspect, 13, male