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Case No. 5599Animal cruelty · Co. Dublin · 26 Jun 2024

Man Charged Over Animal Cruelty at State Lands in Killsallaghan

Gardaí investigating criminal activity at state lands in Killsallaghan, Co. Dublin, on the evening of Wednesday 26 June 2024 arrested a man in his 30s at the time of the incident. The Director of Public Prosecutions then directed that he be charged in relation to it, as set out in a garda.ie release issued on 6 January 2025. He is due to appear before Balbriggan District Court on Tuesday 7 January 2025 at 10.30am. Investigations are ongoing, and the sources do not name the man or give his nationality.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged26 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The case concerns animal cruelty offences.
Where
The incident took place at state lands in Killsallaghan, Co. Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, 26 June 2024.
Other details
  • The suspect is a man in his 30s, and the sources do not give his name or nationality.
  • The garda.ie press release was issued on 6 January 2025, though the tracker lists it under 26 June 2024.
Investigation
  • The man was arrested at the time of the incident.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the man be charged in relation to the incident.
In court
He is due to appear before Balbriggan District Court on Tuesday, 7 January 2025, at 10.30am.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereCriminal activity occurred at state lands in Killsallaghan, Co. Dublin (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday evening 26 June 2024 (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested at the time of the incident (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
  • chargeA man in his 30s was charged in relation to the incident (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that he be charged (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Balbriggan District Court on 7 January 2025 at 10:30am (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jun2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Animal Cruelty Offences, 26th June, 2024.

    Garda press release confirming the man has been charged following a DPP direction and is due before Balbriggan District Court on 7 January 2025.

    suspect, 30s, male