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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0317Dangerous driving, theft of motor vehicles · Co. Meath · 6 Sep 2026

Four youths arrested after dangerous driving with two stolen vehicles in Ashbourne, Co Meath

Four youths were arrested after two stolen vehicles, a white Toyota Vitz and a white Toyota Aqua, were driven dangerously around the Killegland area in Ashbourne, Co Meath, on Sunday 6 September 2026 at around 8pm. Both vehicles were recovered by Gardaí. The four youths were arrested and subsequently released. Gardaí are appealing for CCTV or dash cam footage and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested9 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Four youths were arrested following a dangerous driving incident involving two stolen vehicles.
  • The two vehicles involved were a white Toyota Vitz and a white Toyota Aqua, both confirmed as stolen.
Where
The vehicles were driven dangerously around the Killegland area in Ashbourne and surrounding areas, Co Meath.
When
The incident occurred on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at around 8pm.
Investigation
  • Both vehicles were recovered by Gardaí.
  • The four youths were arrested and have since been released.
  • Gardaí are appealing for CCTV or dash cam footage and investigations are ongoing.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour youths were arrested following a dangerous driving incident involving two stolen vehicles. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe two vehicles involved were confirmed as stolen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicles were a white Toyota Vitz and a white Toyota Aqua. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe vehicles were driven dangerously around the Killegland area in Ashbourne and surrounding areas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at around 8pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationBoth vehicles were recovered by Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe four youths were arrested and have since been released. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for CCTV or dash cam footage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Youths arrested after dangerous driving incident involving two stolen vehicles

    Initial report of the incident, arrests and Gardaí witness appeal.

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