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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4345Arson · Co. Dublin · 2 Jul 2024

Kevin Kinsella jailed 16 months for arson of ex-girlfriend's car in Summerhill, Dublin

Kevin Kinsella, 35, was sentenced to 16 months in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to setting his ex-girlfriend's car on fire in the Summerhill area of Dublin on 2 July 2024. He was found at the scene with a lump hammer, a broken window, and a strong smell of petrol on him, causing €4,500 in damage.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Dec
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA window in the car was broken. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí noted a strong smell of petrol on him. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe had singed and burned hair on his arms and some of his clothing. (irishtimes.com)
  • what€4,500 worth of damage was caused to the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was very intoxicated and could not be interviewed for six hours upon arrest. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatKinsella was repaying the rest of the money. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe has 21 previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe developed a difficulty with drugs and alcohol. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAt the time of the offence he was under financial pressure and had relapsed. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA letter of apology was handed into the court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe arson was committed on 2 July 2024 in the Summerhill area of Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponKinsella had a lump hammer in his hand, which he discarded under the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationKinsella was arrested at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeKevin Kinsella, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of arson. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Martin Nolan sentenced him to 16 months in prison. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Dec2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man jailed for 16 months for setting fire to ex-girlfriend’s car

    Sentencing report: Kinsella pleaded guilty to one count of arson and received 16 months in prison. Details of the scene, his intoxication, prior convictions, and mitigation are provided.

    convicted, Kevin Kinsella, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Kinsellavictim, female