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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11453Criminal damage by fire (arson) · Co. Limerick · 19 Jan 2026

Car torched in arson attack in St Mary's Park, Limerick

A car was set alight in a housing estate in St Mary's Park, Limerick city, at around 6am on Monday 19 January 2026. Gardaí are investigating and appealing for witnesses, and there were no reports of injuries.

  1. Reported19 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car was set alight in a housing estate in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire of a car. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the St Mary's Park area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe arson attack occurred around 6am on Monday 19 January 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationLimerick Fire and Rescue Service attended and quickly put out the blaze. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationWitnesses are asked to contact Henry Street garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThere were no reports of any injuries. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Car torched in early morning arson attack in Limerick housing estate

    Original report of the car arson. No arrest, suspect or owner is named.