Case No. 22185Aggravated burglary · Co. Kerry · 26 Feb 2023

Man arrested after aggravated burglary at Chapel Street, Tralee

A man armed with knives entered a residence on Chapel Street, Tralee, at approximately 1.45am on 26 February 2023, threatened the occupants, caused damage to property and fled. He was located a short distance away, arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Tralee Garda Station.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested26 Feb
    3 reports
  3. Charged26 Feb
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
33 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe male threatened the occupants of the residence. (corkbeo.ie, garda.ie)
  • whatDamage was caused to property. (corkbeo.ie, garda.ie)
  • whatThe male took a number of valuables before fleeing. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatA man broke into a home in Tralee (extra.ie)
  • whatThe man terrified residents with a knife (extra.ie)
  • whatThe male fled the scene. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man in his 20s was arrested in relation to an aggravated burglary. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man in his 20s was charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in Tralee, Co Kerry. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe man threatened the occupants of the house. (rte.ie)
  • whatA number of items were taken and damage was caused. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at a residence on Chapel Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe aggravated burglary occurred at a residence in Tralee, County Kerry. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at a property on Chapel Street, Tralee. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 1.45am on 26 February 2023. (corkbeo.ie, garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on the morning of Sunday 26 February 2023. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe man entered the property at around 1.45am. (rte.ie)
  • weaponThe male was armed with knives. (corkbeo.ie, garda.ie)
  • weaponThe man was armed with knives. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí located the male a short distance from the scene and arrested him. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Tralee Garda Station. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí recovered a number of items taken during the burglary. (corkbeo.ie, rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested the man (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí located the male a short distance away and arrested him. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Tralee Garda Station. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí recovered a number of items that were taken during the burglary. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man fled but was found a short distance from the property. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Killarney District Court on Monday 27 February 2023. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Killarney District Court the following morning. (rte.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported as a result of the incident. (corkbeo.ie, garda.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is understood to be in his 20s. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2023
    Man charged in Tralee after aggravated burglary

    Man in his 20s charged; due before Killarney District Court on 27 February 2023. Items recovered, no injuries reported.

    suspect, 20s, malevictim
  2. 26 Feb2023
    Update: Aggravated Burglary, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 26th February 2023

    Confirms the man in his 20s has been charged and provides court details (Killarney District Court, 27 February 2023).

    suspect, 20s, male
  3. 26 Feb2023
    Arrest: Aggravated Burglary, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 26th February 2023

    Garda press release reporting the arrest following the aggravated burglary; items stolen during the burglary were recovered.

    suspect, malevictim
  4. 26 Feb2023
    Gardaí Arrest Man Who Broke Into Tralee Home And Terrified Residents With Knife

    Article contains only the headline and website template code, with no further substantive details.

    suspect, male
  5. 26 Feb2023
    Occupants threatened with knife as thug breaks into Kerry home in early morning

    Adds that the suspect is understood to be in their 20s, that Gardaí recovered the stolen items, and confirms no injuries were reported.

    suspect, 20s, malevictim