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Case No. 13963Criminal damage by fire · Co. Louth · 15 Apr 2025

Gardaí investigate criminal damage by fire at Drogheda home

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a residence in St Finian's Park, Drogheda, County Louth, which happened at about 9.40pm on 15 April 2025. The report, published on 16 April 2025, said no injuries or significant damage were reported. No suspect has been named, no arrest has been reported, and no cause of the fire has been given. The latest development is that investigations are ongoing, according to a garda spokesperson.

  1. Reported16 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a residence.
  • The headline describes the incident as an arson attack, while the report describes it as criminal damage by fire.
Where
The incident took place at a residence in St Finian's Park, Drogheda, County Louth.
When
  • The incident happened at about 9.40pm on 15 April 2025.
  • The report was published on 16 April 2025 at 13:30 BST and described the incident as happening the night before.
Cause
No cause of the fire has been reported.
Other details
  • No injuries or significant damage were reported.
  • The report states that crime is said to be on the rise in the town.
Investigation
  • Investigations are ongoing, according to a garda spokesperson.
  • No suspect has been named and no arrest has been reported.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a residence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a residence in St Finian's Park, Drogheda, County Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 9.40pm the night before the article was published. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing, according to a garda spokesperson. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherNo injuries or significant damage were reported. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2025
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    BREAKING: Gardaí investigating an arson attack on a house in Louth

    Reports the incident as breaking news and says it was at about 9.40pm 'last night'; the date 15 April 2025 is derived from the 16 April publication date. No suspect, arrest or cause is given.