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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22206Arson (possession of arson kit with intent to damage property) · Co. Galway

Dublin man sent to trial over arson kit in Bohermore, Galway

Richard Clarke, 32, of Walkinstown, Dublin, was sent to trial at Galway Circuit Court for allegedly possessing an arson kit with the intent to damage the home and/or vehicles of a man in Bohermore, Galway. Judge Mary Fahy ordered him sent forward on bail with a condition to remain away from Galway City and County.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused was charged with possessing a red jerry can filled with petrol (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe accused was charged with possessing a plastic bottle of flammable liquid (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe accused was charged with possessing a canister of butane gas (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe accused was charged with possessing two lighters (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe accused was charged with possessing a baseball bat (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe accused was charged with possessing a white metal bar (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe items were allegedly intended to damage the home and/or vehicles of a man in Bohermore (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe accused resides at Walkinstown Parade, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeThe offence is arson under Section 4 of the Criminal Damage Act 1991 (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Galway District Court (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case going to trial at the next sitting of Galway Circuit Court in April (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe DPP indicated the case may proceed on a signed plea of guilty (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtJudge Mary Fahy ordered the accused sent forward on bail (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe bail condition requires the accused to remain away from Galway City and County (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtDetective Garda David Kelly informed the court that a book of evidence had been served on the accused (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Feb2023
    In courtgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Dublin man faces trial over arson kit in Galway City - Galway Daily

    First court appearance at Galway District Court; DPP consented to trial at next sitting of Galway Circuit Court in April; bail condition to remain away from Galway City and County.

    accused, Richard Clarke, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Clarkevictim, male