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Case No. 14832Criminal damage by fire (suspected arson) · Co. Louth · 22 Jan 2025

Gardaí investigate suspected arson of two vehicles in Haggardstown, Louth

Two vehicles were damaged in a suspected arson in the Greengates area of Haggardstown, County Louth, when gardaí received reports at around 9:30pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. No injuries were reported. Gardaí are investigating the incident as criminal damage by fire, and the Garda Technical Bureau carried out a full examination of the scene before the cordon was lifted. No suspect or victim has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported23 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two vehicles were damaged in a suspected arson.
Where
The incident took place in the Greengates area of Haggardstown, County Louth.
When
Gardaí responded to reports at around 9:30pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Cause
Gardaí are treating the incident as criminal damage by fire.
Weapon
The source does not state what was used to start the fire.
Investigation
  • The Garda Technical Bureau carried out a full examination of the scene.
  • The cordon at the scene has been lifted.
  • Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported.
  • No victim or suspect has been named.
  • The first report of the incident was published by dundalkdemocrat.ie on 23 January 2025.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo vehicles were damaged in a suspected arson. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Greengates area of Haggardstown. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe reports were made at around 9:30pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the incident as criminal damage by fire. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationA full examination of the scene was carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau and the cordon has been lifted. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say investigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2025
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Louth Gardaí investigate suspected arson in Haggardstown

    First report of the incident. No suspect or victim is named, and no arrest or charge is mentioned.