Ireland Man charged after theft at Longford Town supermarket
A man in his 30s was arrested after an alleged theft at a supermarket on the Athlone Road in Longford Town at about 3:30pm on Thursday 26 May 2023, though one article says the incident happened 'yesterday' relative to its 26 May publication. Gardaí were called to a business off the Athlone Road, and the man was taken to Longford garda station for questioning. He was later charged in connection with the alleged shoplifting and was due to appear before Mullingar District Court at about 10:30am on 26 May 2023. The latest report, published at 10:55 on 26 May 2023, says he was expected to appear that morning, and no court outcome is recorded.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged26 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The alleged incident was a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Longford Town, described as theft.
- Where
- The incident was at a retail premises on the Athlone Road in Longford Town.
- When
- The incident was at about 3:30pm on Thursday 26 May 2023, although one article says it happened 'yesterday' relative to its 26 May 2023 publication, which would be 25 May.
- Investigation
- Gardaí were called to reports of an incident at a business just off the Athlone Road.
- A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Longford garda station for questioning.
- Charges
- The man was later charged in connection with the alleged incident.
- In court
- The man was due to appear before Mullingar District Court at about 10:30am on 26 May 2023.
- Other details
- The sources do not give the man's name or nationality, or the name of the business.
7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe alleged incident was a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Longford Town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at a retail premises on the Athlone Road in Longford Town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 3:30pm on Thursday 26 May 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí were called to reports of an incident at a business off the Athlone Road. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Longford garda station for questioning. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged in connection with the incident. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe man was due to appear before Mullingar District Court at about 10:30am on 26 May 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 May2023BREAKING: Man due in court after Longford shop raid
The article says the incident happened 'yesterday' relative to its 26 May 2023 publication, but the garda quote gives Thursday 26 May 2023 (Thursday was 25 May). The garda quote date is used here.
accused, 30s, male