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Case No. 2827Drink driving (suspected) · Co. Dublin · 30 Nov 2024

Man arrested after driving lorry down Grafton Street, Dublin

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after driving a small lorry through Grafton Street, Dublin city, at approximately 5.20pm on Saturday 30 November 2024. He was released without charge pending further enquiries.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Dec
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA lorry driver was arrested after allegedly driving down Grafton Street while intoxicated. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe driver was in full view of two gardaí on patrol when he started driving. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA can of beer was found in the cup holder by the driver's seat. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEmpty cans were strewn on the floor of the lorry. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe driver was a man aged in his 30s (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe pedestrianised shopping street was filled with members of the public at the time (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe drove a small lorry through Grafton Street in Dublin city (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 5.20pm during the Christmas shopping rush. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 5.20pm on Saturday evening (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was released pending further enquiries. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationHe was released without charge pending further enquiries (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda members on patrol stopped the vehicle (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe detection falls under Operation Citizen (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man arrested after driving lorry down one of Ireland's most iconic streets

    Initial report of the arrest; man released without charge pending further enquiries. Detection falls under Operation Citizen.

    suspect, 30s, male
  2. 1 Dec2024
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Man arrested 'after lorry drives down Grafton St during Xmas shopping rush'

    Initial report of the arrest; driver released pending further enquiries.

    suspect, 30s, male