Ireland Case No. 3802Criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 16 Feb 2026
Man arrested after two-hour standoff on roof of Dun Laoghaire property
A man was arrested following a two-hour standoff at a residential property in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, on 16 February 2026, after he was observed on the roof allegedly in possession of fireworks and throwing tiles at gardaí. He was arrested in relation to criminal damage and is detained at a Garda Station in South Dublin.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested17 Feb
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA man was arrested following a two-hour standoff at a residential property in the Dun Laoghaire area of Dublin on Monday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA male was observed on the roof of a property allegedly in possession of fireworks. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe male was allegedly throwing tiles from the roof at gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí eventually managed to get him off the roof and arrested him. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNumerous videos show a number of garda cars and the Emergency Response Unit in the housing estate as officers surrounded the property. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man is currently detained at a Garda Station in South Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man was arrested in relation to an incident of criminal damage at a residential premises in Dun Laoghaire on Monday, February 16. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Feb2026Man arrested following dramatic two-hour standoff in Dublin housing estate
Reports the arrest following a two-hour standoff in which the man was on the roof of a property with fireworks, throwing tiles at gardaí, with the Emergency Response Unit and numerous garda cars present.
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