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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11168Arson · Co. Laois · 28 Jan 2026

Grey BMW set alight at Baunmore, Ballinakill, Laois

A grey BMW 320 was set alight at around 2.30am on 28 January 2026 at Baunmore, Ballinakill, Co Laois, with the year inferred from the article's publication date. The car's owner and any suspect are not identified in the reports. Leinster Express first reported the incident on 3 February 2026, when Laois Gardaí said they were investigating the burning of the car. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100. No arrest or charge is reported.

  1. Reported3 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A grey BMW 320 was set alight.
Where
The car was set alight at Baunmore, Ballinakill, Co Laois.
When
The car was set alight at around 2.30am on 28 January 2026, with the year inferred from the publication date.
Investigation
  • Laois Gardaí are investigating the burning of the car.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident.
  • Anyone with information should contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.
  • The report does not name a suspect or mention any arrest or charge.
Other details
Leinster Express first reported the incident on 3 February 2026.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA grey BMW 320 was set alight in Baunmore, Ballinakill. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe car was set alight at Baunmore, Ballinakill, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe car was set alight at around 2.30am on 28 January. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the burning of the car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information and have asked for witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Feb2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí issue appeal after BMW set alight

    First report of the incident. The article gives the date as January 28 without a year; 2026 is inferred from the publication date.