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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2706Criminal damage (Section 4 Criminal Damage Act, 1991) · Co. Donegal · 13 Dec 2024

Daniel Lynch charged with criminal damage over petrol bombs and weapons found in Donegal home

Daniel Lynch, 47, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991, after six petrol bombs, a baseball bat, an iron bar, a knife, a sledgehammer and a wooden shaft were found at his home in Tullyowen, St Johnston, Co Donegal, on 13 December 2024. He was granted bail with conditions including a social media ban and a curfew, and the case was adjourned to 6 January 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLynch was charged with having six petrol bombs, a baseball bat, an iron bar, a knife, a sledgehammer and a wooden shaft in his custody or under his control. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe items were found at his home in Tullyowen, St Johnston, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe items were found on Friday evening, 13 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Cathal Feely gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution at Letterkenny Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge alleges the items were to be used to damage various vehicles belonging to a person unknown in a way likely to endanger the life of persons unknown. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLynch appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant Jim Collins said oral directions had been given but the court would require full directions to decide on a venue. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLynch was granted bail with conditions including staying off all social media, signing on once a week at Letterkenny Garda Station, and observing a curfew between 11pm and 6am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Eiteain Cunningham stressed Lynch should have no contact with members of the named Facebook Group by text, phone, social media or email. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 6 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    'Stay off Facebook - Man in court after petrol bombs, baseball bat & knife find

    First court appearance; bail conditions set including social media ban, weekly sign-on, and curfew; case adjourned to 6 January 2025.

    accused, Daniel Lynch, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Lynch