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Case No. 17094Criminal damage by fire · Co. Kildare · 29 May 2024

Gardaí investigate criminal damage by fire at Newbridge home

Gardaí in Newbridge, County Kildare, launched an investigation after criminal damage by fire at a domestic residence at about 5.20am on 29 May 2024. The local fire service extinguished the fire, and no injuries had been reported at the time. The reports name no victim or suspect and mention no arrest or charge. Investigations are ongoing, according to a garda spokesperson.

  1. Reported29 May
  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 attended an incident of criminal damage by fire.
Where
The fire was at a domestic residence in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred at about 5.20am on Wednesday 29 May 2024.
Cause
The reports do not state how the fire started.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Newbridge launched an investigation into the criminal damage by fire.
  • Investigations are ongoing, according to a garda spokesperson.
Other details
  • The fire was extinguished by the local fire service.
  • No injuries had been reported at the time.
  • The reports name no victim or suspect.
  • Anyone with information can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
Charges
No arrest or charge is mentioned in the reports.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe fire was at a domestic residence in Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 5.20am on 29 May 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí in Newbridge launched an investigation into the criminal damage by fire. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe fire was extinguished by the local fire service. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThere were no reports of injuries at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherAnyone with information can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí in Newbridge, County Kildare launch investigation following criminal damage by fire incident

    First report of this incident. No existing case matches it. The article names no victim or suspect and says no injuries had been reported at that time.