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Case No. 13975Aggravated burglary (apparent) · Co. Donegal · 13 Apr 2025

Garda investigation after Lifford house incident

Gardaí responded to reports of an apparent aggravated burglary at a house in the Cabhsa Cluain Lao area of Lifford, County Donegal, at about 11.30pm on Sunday 13 April 2025. The front door was forced open, graffiti was daubed on the exterior of the property, and a person was in the house at the time. No suspect or victim has been named, and it is not clear whether any injuries were sustained. As of lunchtime on Monday 14 April 2025, a garda presence remained at the scene and local gardaí were continuing their enquiries; no arrest or charge has been reported.

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

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What happened
  • Officers responded to reports of an apparent aggravated burglary at a house.
  • The front door of the property was forced open.
  • Graffiti was daubed on the exterior of the property.
Where
The house is in the Cabhsa Cluain Lao area of Lifford, County Donegal.
When
The incident occurred at about 11.30pm on Sunday 13 April 2025.
Other details
  • A person was in the house at the time, and it is not clear whether any injuries were sustained.
  • No suspect or victim has been named in the reports.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
  • Local gardaí are continuing their enquiries and examining the scene.
  • A garda presence remained at the scene as of lunchtime on Monday 14 April 2025.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOfficers responded to reports of an apparent aggravated burglary. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe front door of the property was forced open. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGraffiti was daubed on the exterior of the property. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a house in the Cabhsa Cluain Lao area of Lifford. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 11.30pm on Sunday 13 April 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationLocal gardaí are continuing their enquiries and examining the scene. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA person was in the house at the time, and it is not clear whether any injuries were sustained. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Apr2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Garda investigation after Lifford house targeted in incident

    First report of the incident. It describes the offence as apparent and says gardaí are looking into all of the circumstances. It names no suspect or victim.