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Case No. 7857Criminal damage by explosion · Co. Limerick · 15 Jul 2023

Explosion at two houses on Hyde Road, Limerick City, injures man

At about 3:10am on 15 July 2023, an explosive device went off at two residential properties on Hyde Road, Limerick City, injuring a man in his early 30s in the arm; his injuries were non-life threatening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. Gardaí appealed for witnesses and for anyone with camera footage, including dash cam, from the Hyde Road area between 2:30am and 3:15am. No suspect, arrest or charge has been reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported15 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • An explosive device went off at two residential properties on Hyde Road, Limerick City.
  • One man, aged in his early 30s, was injured in the arm.
  • The arm injuries were described as non-life threatening.
Where
The explosion happened at two residential properties on Hyde Road, Limerick City, County Limerick.
When
The explosion happened at about 3:10am on Saturday 15 July 2023.
Weapon
The device was an explosive device.
Investigation
  • Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, especially people in the Hyde Road area between 2:30am and 3:15am on 15 July 2023.
  • Anyone with camera footage, including dash cam, is asked to contact gardaí.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • The victim's nationality is not stated in the facts or articles.
  • No suspect, arrest or charge has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn explosive device went off at two residential properties. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOne man was injured in the arm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe properties are on Hyde Road, Limerick City. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe explosion happened at about 3:10am on 15 July 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe device was an explosive device. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with camera footage, including dash cam, is asked to contact gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda probe as explosive device blasts two houses and injures man in Limerick

    First report of the explosion at two houses on Hyde Road, with one man injured and a witness appeal.

    victim, early 30s, male