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Case No. 21010Criminal damage by fire (suspected arson) · Co. Offaly · 14 May 2023

Gardaí investigate possible arson attack at garage in Kilcormac, Co Offaly

Gardaí are investigating a suspected criminal damage by fire at a premises on Newbridge Street in Kilcormac, Co Offaly, between Tullamore and Birr, which occurred at about 11:45pm on Sunday 14 May 2023. A number of vehicles were badly damaged, and local fire services extinguished the fire. No victim or suspect has been named in the reports. Reports published on 16 and 20 May 2023 record no arrests or charges. The latest report, from 20 May 2023, gives no further developments beyond the ongoing investigation.

  1. Reported16 May
    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 describe the incident as suspected criminal damage by fire and are investigating a possible arson attack.
Where
  • The fire happened at a premises on Newbridge Street in Kilcormac, Co Offaly, between Tullamore and Birr.
  • One report's headline calls the premises a garage, while the report body refers only to a premises.
When
The incident occurred at about 11:45pm on Sunday 14 May 2023.
Cause
Gardaí describe the cause as suspected criminal damage by fire.
Other details
  • A number of vehicles were badly damaged by fire.
  • Local fire services extinguished the fire.
  • The incident was reported by Leinster Express on 16 May 2023 and by Offaly Express on 20 May 2023.
Investigation
No names of any victim or suspect are given in the reports.
Charges
No arrests or charges have been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe fire happened at a premises on Newbridge Street in Kilcormac. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereKilcormac is located between Tullamore and Birr. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a premises on Newbridge Street in Kilcormac. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 11:45pm on Sunday, 14 May. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 11:45pm on Sunday 14 May 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí describe the incident as a suspected criminal damage by fire. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating a possible arson attack. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA number of vehicles were badly damaged by fire. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherLocal fire services extinguished the fire. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 20 May2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai investigating possible arson attack at garage in Offaly

    First report of the incident. Gives the street location in Kilcormac and says vehicles were badly damaged. Headline calls the premises a garage, but the body refers to premises. No names, arrests or charges are given.

  2. 16 May2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Gardai investigating possible arson attack at Midlands garage

    Repeats the case's core facts and adds that the vehicles were badly damaged, that the premises is between Tullamore and Birr, and that local fire services extinguished the fire.