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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8176Arson · Co. Limerick · 25 Aug 2026

Investigations ongoing into petrol bomb attack on Limerick home

Gardaí are investigating a petrol bomb attack on a house on Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick, in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The house is suspected to have been gutted in the attack. It is not known whether anyone was in the home or whether any injuries were reported. No suspect has been reported, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí confirmed on August 27, 2026, that investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported27 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A house is suspected to have been gutted in a petrol bomb attack.
Where
The incident happened on Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick.
When
The incident happened during the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Weapon
The attack was a petrol bomb attack.
Investigation
Gardaí confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • It is not known whether anyone was in the home at the time of the attack.
  • It is not known whether any injuries were reported.
  • No suspect has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA house is suspected to have been gutted in a petrol bomb attack in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Lenihan Avenue, Prospect. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened during the early hours of Tuesday, August 25. (limerickpost.ie)
  • weaponThe attack was a petrol bomb attack. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed that investigations are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherIt is not known if anyone was in the home at the time of the attack or if there are reports of any injuries. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Aug2026
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Investigations ongoing into petrol bomb attack of Limerick home

    First report of the incident. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing. No suspect, injuries or occupants are reported.