Ireland Man arrested in Hyde Road explosions probe, Limerick
On 15 July 2023, in the early hours, two pipe bomb explosions occurred outside two residential properties on Hyde Road, Limerick City, injuring a man in his early 30s in the arm; the injuries were described as non-life-threatening. On 8 April 2025, gardaí from the Crime Office at Roxboro Road Garda Station arrested a man in his 20s in connection with the ongoing investigation. The arrested man was taken to a Limerick garda station and is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. Gardaí said the investigations are ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí arrested a man in an early-morning raid over pipe bomb explosions in Limerick City.
- A man in his early 30s suffered non-life-threatening arm injuries in the explosions.
- Where
- The two explosions occurred outside two residential properties on Hyde Road, Limerick City.
- When
- The explosions occurred in the early hours of 15 July 2023.
- Weapon
- The explosions involved a pipe bomb.
- Investigation
- Gardaí at the Crime Office, Roxboro Road Garda Station, arrested a man on 8 April 2025 in connection with ongoing investigations into the explosions.
- Gardaí said the investigations are ongoing.
- Other details
- Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and assisted the injured man.
- The arrested man, who is in his 20s, was taken to a garda station in Limerick for questioning.
- The arrested man is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí arrested a man in an early-morning raid over pipe bomb explosions in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man in his early 30s received non-life-threatening injuries to his arm in the explosions. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe explosions occurred at two residential properties on Hyde Road, Limerick City. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereTwo explosions happened on Hyde Road in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe explosions happened outside two homes. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe explosions occurred in the early hours of 15 July 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe explosions occurred on 15 July 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe explosions were described as pipe bomb explosions. (limerickleader.ie)
- weaponA pipe bomb was used in the explosion. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí at the Crime Office at Roxboro Road garda station arrested a male on 8 April 2025 in connection with ongoing investigations into two explosions. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Crime Office at Roxboro Road Garda Station arrested a man in connection with ongoing investigations. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe man, aged in his 20s, was taken to a Limerick garda station for questioning. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherOne man was treated for arm injuries that were said at the time to be non-life threatening. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherGardaí and the emergency services attended the scene and assisted the injured man. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe arrested man is in his 20s. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe man is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Apr2025Man arrested in Hyde Road bomb probe
Reports the arrest of a man in his 20s in connection with the July 2023 Hyde Road explosions; the arrest was made on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
suspect, 20s, male - 8 Apr2025Gardai arrest man in early morning raid over pipe bomb explosions in Limerick
Reports a 2025 arrest in connection with pipe bomb explosions at two residential properties on Hyde Road in July 2023, and the detention under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
suspect, 20s, malevictim, early 30s, male