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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5658Arson; discharge of a firearm · Co. Dublin

Man charged over arson and firearm incidents in Ronanstown and Clondalkin, Dublin

Incidents of arson and the discharge of a firearm occurred between 8 and 15 May in the Ronanstown and Clondalkin areas of Dublin. Two men in their twenties were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at Garda stations in Dublin. One man has been charged and is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday, while the second was released without charge and a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. As of the Irish Times report of 15 June 2024, investigations are ongoing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged15 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The investigation concerns criminal incidents of arson and the discharge of a firearm.
Where
The incidents took place in the Ronanstown and Clondalkin areas of Dublin.
When
The incidents occurred between 8 May and 15 May.
Weapon
A firearm was discharged in the incidents.
Investigation
  • Two men in their twenties were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at Garda stations in Dublin.
  • The second man was released without charge, and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
A man has been charged in connection with the incidents.
In court
The charged man is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.
Other details
The Irish Times reported the charge and the detentions on 15 June 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe investigation concerns arson and the discharge of a firearm. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incidents took place in the Ronanstown and Clondalkin areas of Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incidents occurred between 8 and 15 May. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationTwo men in their twenties were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe second man was released without charge. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA file will be prepared for the consideration of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeA man has been charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe charged man is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jun2024
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Two questioned by gardaí in connection with arson in Ronanstown and Clondalkin

    Reports that one of two men in their twenties detained under Section 50 has been charged, due before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday; the other was released without charge, with a file to the DPP. Incidents occurred between 8 and 15 May.

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