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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12635Speeding (road traffic offence) · Co. Donegal · 21 Sep 2025

Driver arrested after being clocked at 161km/h in Newtowncunningham

A driver was arrested after travelling at 161km/h in a 100km/h speed zone in the Newtowncunningham area on 21 September 2025. The Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped the car, the driver was charged to appear in court, and the vehicle was seized.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was travelling at 161km/h in a 100km/h speed zone. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Newtowncunningham area. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped the car. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe driver was arrested, charged to appear in court, and the vehicle was seized. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2025
    Chargeddonegallive.ie, first report
    Driver arrested after being clocked at 161M/H in Newtowncunningham

    Initial report of the arrest, charging and vehicle seizure.

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