Ireland Case No. 7053Theft of a vehicle, dangerous driving, criminal damage · Co. Dublin
Man charged over alleged garda car ramming refused bail
Men broke into a woman's house in Dublin on Thursday and took a Ford Transit van and a car. In the early hours of Friday, Gardaí pursued the van from Dublin into counties Meath and Kildare, and it reversed into a Garda car in Dunboyne. Anthony Dowling, 50, of Clonsilla, Dublin, was charged with theft of a Ford Transit van, dangerous driving and criminal damage, and at Dublin District Court, as reported on 25 May 2025, he was refused bail and remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday. Legal aid was granted, and directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are being sought about further charges.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged25 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Males broke into a woman's house on Thursday and took a Ford Transit van and a car.
- The van driver led Gardaí on a pursuit from Dublin into counties Meath and Kildare.
- The van stopped in Dunboyne, reversed into a Garda car, and was followed by Gardaí to Maynooth after they dropped back to prevent further ramming.
- Where
- The van was later abandoned in Adamstown, west Dublin.
- When
- Patrolling Gardaí saw the van in the Clonee area at 4.45 am on Friday.
- Investigation
- The accused was allegedly found hiding in a nearby building with the vehicle keys beside him.
- During the pursuit the accused was seen driving at one stage, when he turned in front of Gardaí.
- Charges
- Anthony Dowling, 50, of Clonsilla, Dublin, was charged with theft of a Ford Transit van, dangerous driving and criminal damage.
- Other details
- In response to the motor theft charge, the accused replied that he did not take anything.
- In court
- At Dublin District Court before Judge Catherine Ghent, a contested bail hearing was held and bail was refused.
- The accused was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday, and legal aid was granted to him.
- Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions will be sought about further charges.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe van had been taken with a car after males broke into a woman's house on Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe van driver led Gardaí on a pursuit that crossed from Dublin into counties Meath and Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe van first went to Dunboyne where it came to a stop and reversed into a Garda car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí dropped to prevent further ramming and followed the van to Maynooth. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe accused was allegedly found hiding in a building nearby with the vehicle keys beside him. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatDuring the pursuit the accused was seen driving at one stage when he turned in front of Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe van was abandoned in Adamstown, west Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenPatrolling Gardaí observed the van in the Clonee area at 4.45 am on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeAnthony Dowling, 50, of Clonsilla, Dublin, was charged with theft of a Ford Transit van, dangerous driving and criminal damage. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBail was denied and the accused was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions will be sought about further charges. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused replied he did not take anything in response to the motor theft charge. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 May2025Man who allegedly rammed Garda car with stolen van refused bail
Bail hearing at Dublin District Court; accused remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday; DPP directions sought for further charges; legal aid granted.
accused, Anthony Dowling, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Dowlingvictim, female