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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18232Attempted kidnapping · Co. Dublin

Garda enquiry into alleged attempted kidnapping of child in Dublin

Gardaí launched an enquiry into an alleged attempted kidnapping of a child in Dublin, as reported by extra.ie on 17 February 2024. The incident date is not given, and the child's age, sex and nationality are not stated. Only the headline survives in the source, so no suspect, arrest or charge is reported. The latest development is the launch of the Garda enquiry.

  1. Reported17 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An attempted kidnapping of a child is alleged.
Where
The alleged incident took place in Dublin.
When
The incident date is not given; the report is dated 17 February 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí have launched an enquiry into the alleged incident.
Other details
  • The alleged victim is a child, and no further details of the child are given.
  • The source body text is missing, so no details of the incident or any suspect are available.
Charges
No arrest or charge is reported in the articles.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incident took place in Dublin. (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have launched an enquiry into the alleged incident. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is a child. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Feb2024
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardai Launch Enquiry Into Alleged 'Attempted Kidnapping' Of Child In Dublin

    Only the headline survives in the scraped page; the body text is template code with no details of the incident, the child, or any suspect.

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