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Case No. 20491Arson · Co. Laois · 30 Jun 2023

Gardaí appeal over suspected arson at house in Portlaoise

Gardaí are treating a fire at a house on St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise, County Laois, as a suspected arson attack. The fire happened between midnight and 12.45am on 30 June 2023. Gardaí want to hear from anyone seen carrying a red patrol container in that period. No victim, suspect, arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is the Garda appeal issued on 30 June 2023, which asks anyone with information to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 86 74100.

  1. Reported30 Jun
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí are treating a house fire as a suspected arson attack.
Where
The fire was at a house on St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The incident took place between midnight and 12.45am on 30 June 2023.
Cause
Gardaí are investigating the fire as a suspected arson attack.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Portlaoise are appealing for information about the fire.
  • Gardaí want to hear from anyone seen carrying a red patrol container between midnight and 12.45am on 30 June 2023.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 86 74100.
Other details
No victim, suspect, arrest or charge has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí treated the house fire as a suspected arson attack. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe fire happened at a house on St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a house in St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place between midnight and 12.45am on 30 June 2023. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí are investigating the incident as a suspected arson attack. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Portlaoise are investigating a fire at a house in St Brigid's Place. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí want to hear from anyone seen carrying a red patrol container between midnight and 00.45 on 30 June 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationInformation can be given to Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 86 74100. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information and asking people to contact Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí want to speak to anyone seen carrying a red patrol container. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai issue appeal over suspected arson attack on a house in Laois

    First report of the incident. Gardaí appeal for information and ask people to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.

  2. 30 Jun2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Gardai issue appeal over suspected arson attack on house in the Midlands

    Adds Garda appeal for anyone seen carrying a red patrol container between midnight and 00.45 and the Portlaoise Garda Station contact number. Gives no victim, suspect, arrest or charge.