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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8563Evading gardaí · Co. Wicklow · 17 Jul 2026

Four men arrested in Wicklow after fleeing gardaí

On the night of 17 July 2026, four men wearing balaclavas were travelling in a car in Wicklow after a call was received about the vehicle on the N11. The car took exit 8 at Kilmacanogue onto the Roundwood road, and when it reached Powerscourt Waterfall all four occupants fled on foot. Gardaí said on 18 July 2026 that all four men had been apprehended and arrested, with help from units from Bray, Wicklow and DMR East. The sources report no charges or court appearances, and gardaí said files were being prepared.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested18 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Four men were travelling in a car in Wicklow while all wearing balaclavas.
When
The incident took place on the night of 17 July 2026, according to a Garda post published on 18 July 2026.
Investigation
  • A call was received about a vehicle travelling on the N11.
  • Units from Bray, Wicklow and DMR East assisted.
Where
  • The vehicle took exit 8 at Kilmacanogue onto the Roundwood road.
  • When the vehicle reached Powerscourt Waterfall, all four occupants fled on foot.
Cause
The men were arrested after attempting to evade gardaí.
Other details
  • All four men were apprehended and arrested.
  • Gardaí said files were being prepared as of 18 July 2026.
Charges
The sources report no charges against the four men.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour men were wearing balaclavas while travelling in a car in Wicklow. (rte.ie)
  • whatAll occupants fled on foot when the vehicle reached Powerscourt Waterfall. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle took exit 8 at Kilmacanogue onto the Roundwood road. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA call was received about a vehicle travelling on the N11. (rte.ie)
  • investigationUnits from Bray, Wicklow and DMR East assisted. (rte.ie)
  • otherAll four males were apprehended and arrested. (rte.ie)
  • otherFiles were being prepared. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2026
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Four men arrested in Wicklow after fleeing from gardaí

    Original report of the arrest of four men after a car with four balaclava-wearing occupants was followed and they fled on foot near Powerscourt Waterfall.

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