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Case No. 17584Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Limerick · 10 Apr 2024

Gardaí investigating car arson and smashed windows at Limerick home

Gardaí are investigating attacks on a house at Amharc Muileann, Bloodmill Road, on the outskirts of Limerick City, County Limerick. Front windows were smashed around 9pm on 25 March, and on 10 April 2024 a car at the house was set alight and windows were smashed around 10pm. Rocks appear to have been thrown at the windows, and reports link the attacks to a dispute. The sources do not identify the victims or any suspect, and no arrests have been made, with enquiries ongoing as of the 16 April 2024 report.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • A car at the house was set alight in an arson attack.
  • Windows at the house were smashed on two separate occasions.
Where
The house is at Amharc Muileann (also spelled Amharc Muilean), Bloodmill Road, on the outskirts of Limerick City, County Limerick.
When
  • Windows at the front of the property were smashed around 9pm on 25 March.
  • A car was set alight and windows were smashed around 10pm on 10 April 2024.
Weapon
Rocks appear to have been thrown at the windows.
Cause
The article reports that the attacks are linked to a dispute.
Investigation
  • Gardaí have been monitoring the situation since 25 March.
  • Gardaí, fire services and an ambulance attended the car fire, and the scene was secured for forensic examination.
  • No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Other details
A source said local residents fear someone will be seriously injured or worse if the violence continues.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car at the house was set alight. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe house is at Amharc Muilean, Bloodmill Road, on the outskirts of Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenWindows at the house were smashed around 10pm on the night of 10 April 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenWindows at the front of the property were smashed around 9pm on 25 March. (limerickpost.ie)
  • weaponRocks appear to have been thrown at the windows. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí had been monitoring the situation since 25 March. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí, fire services and an ambulance attended the car fire, and the scene was secured for forensic examination. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherA source said local residents fear someone will be seriously injured or worse if the violence continues. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2024
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí monitoring situation after car set alight and windows smashed at Limerick home

    Reports the car arson and window smashing at the house on 10 April 2024, adds an earlier window-smashing on 25 March, says the attacks are linked to a dispute, and states no arrests have been made.