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Case No. 19690Criminal damage by fire · Co. Kildare · 26 Sep 2023

Gardaí investigate bins set alight in Sallins, Co Kildare

At approximately 4am on Tuesday 26 September 2023, bins were set alight at a residence in the Castlefen area of Sallins, County Kildare. Gardaí are investigating it as a suspected criminal damage by fire, and no injuries were reported. No suspect or victim has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Kildare Now published a news brief on 28 September 2023, and the investigation remains ongoing.

  1. Reported28 Sep
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  5. Verdict
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating an incident in which bins were set alight in Sallins, County Kildare.
Where
The incident happened at a residence in the Castlefen area of Sallins, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on Tuesday 26 September 2023 at approximately 4am.
Cause
Gardaí are treating the incident as a suspected criminal damage by fire.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported.
  • No suspect or victim is named in the report.
  • Kildare Now published a news brief on the incident on 28 September 2023.
Investigation
Investigations are ongoing.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an incident where bins were set alight in Sallins. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a residence in the Castlefen area of Sallins, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Tuesday 26 September 2023 at approximately 4am. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeGardaí are investigating the incident as a suspected criminal damage by fire. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Sep2023
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    NEWS BRIEF: Gardaí investigating incident where bins were set alight in Sallins, County Kildare

    New case. Kildare Now brief on a suspected criminal damage by fire to bins at a residence in Castlefen, Sallins. No suspect or victim is named.