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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12589Criminal damage by fire (arson) · Co. Dublin · 7 Sep 2025

Boy arrested over arson attack at Sean Moore Park playground, Sandymount

A slide structure in Sean Moore Park playground, Sandymount, south Dublin, was set on fire on the night of 7 September 2025. A boy was arrested in connection with the incident and released without charge pending referral to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested27 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA slide structure in Sean Moore Park playground in Sandymount was lit on fire. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred on the night of Sunday 7 September 2025. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene and fire crews extinguished the blaze. (rte.ie)
  • chargeGardaí are treating the incident as criminal damage by fire. (rte.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe boy was released without charge pending a referral to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2025
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Boy arrested over arson attack at south Dublin playground

    First report of the arson at Sean Moore Park playground and the arrest of a boy, who was subsequently released without charge pending Youth Diversion Bureau referral.

    suspect, male