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Case No. 12453Reckless use of fireworks · Co. Donegal · 11 Oct 2025

Fireworks thrown at passers-by in Buncrana

Gardai are investigating an incident in Buncrana, Co Donegal, on 11 October 2025, in which around six youths lit fireworks recklessly and fireworks were thrown at passers-by. Gardai are appealing for witnesses.

  1. Reported14 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an incident involving around six youths who were lighting fireworks in an extremely reckless manner. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatFireworks were thrown at passers-by in Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Main Street, Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 8.15pm on Saturday, October 11. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherYoung children and vulnerable people were very shaken by the incident. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Oct2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardai issue updated fireworks warning after dangerous incident involving six youths

    Adds the Buncrana Main Street incident details (time, location, group of around six youths, fireworks thrown at passers-by) and a witness appeal. The rest of the article is general fireworks warnings, not about this incident alone.

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