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Case No. 15718Criminal damage · Co. Limerick · 9 Oct 2024

Car tyre slashed outside Cappamore home, Limerick

A rear driver's-side tyre was slashed on a black Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback parked outside a house at Mullally Lawn in Cappamore, County Limerick, between 10pm on Wednesday, October 9 and 9.30am on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The car's owner is not named, and the article gives no details of the person responsible beyond describing them as a thief. The incident was first reported on October 21 or 22, 2024, and Gardaí at Cappamore are investigating and appealing for witnesses. No suspect has been arrested or charged, and the appeal remains the latest development.

  1. Reported21 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A rear driver's-side tyre on a black Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback was slashed.
Where
The car was parked outside a house at Mullally Lawn in Cappamore, County Limerick.
When
  • The damage happened between 10pm on Wednesday, October 9 and 9.30am on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
  • The report is dated 21 October 2024 in the source listing and 22 October 2024 in the article byline.
Other details
  • Garda John Finnerty of Henry Street garda station described the act as a thief slashing the tyre.
  • The owner of the car and the person responsible are not named in the article.
  • No suspect has been arrested or charged, and no court or sentence is reported.
Investigation
  • Gardaí at Cappamore are investigating and appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident.
  • Witnesses can contact Cappamore gardaí on 061 381202.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA rear tyre on a black Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback was slashed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe car was parked outside a house at Mullally Lawn in Cappamore. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened between 10pm on Wednesday, October 9 and 9.30am on Thursday morning. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Cappamore are investigating and appealing for witnesses. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for witnesses after car tyre slashed outside Limerick home

    First report of the incident. Gives the vehicle, location, time window and garda contact for Cappamore station. No suspect or arrest is reported.