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Case No. 16323Arson · Co. Limerick · 10 Aug 2024

Man charged over arson attack at Oola residence

A fire at a private residence in Oola, County Limerick, in the early hours of Saturday 10 August 2024 is being investigated by gardaí as criminal damage by fire. One person was inside and escaped before the blaze took hold, and firefighters from Cappamore and Tipperary Town put the fire out. The property is reported to be destroyed. A man in his 20s was arrested and charged in relation to the incident and was due before Limerick District Court on Sunday 11 August 2024 at 3pm, and investigations are ongoing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged11 Aug
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating criminal damage by fire at a private residence.
Where
The incident happened at Oola, County Limerick.
When
The fire happened in the early hours of Saturday 10 August 2024.
Cause
The incident is being investigated as criminal damage by fire.
Other details
  • One person was in the residence at the time and escaped before the blaze took hold.
  • The property is said to be destroyed.
  • Firefighters from Cappamore and Tipperary Town attended and put out the blaze.
Charges
A man in his 20s was arrested and charged in relation to the incident.
In court
The man was due before Limerick District Court on Sunday 11 August 2024 at 3pm.
Investigation
Investigations are ongoing.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating criminal damage by fire at a private residence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Oola. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe fire happened in the early hours of Saturday 10 August 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeA man in his 20s was arrested and charged in relation to the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe man was due before Limerick District Court on Sunday 11 August at 3pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherOne person was in the residence at the time and escaped before the blaze took hold. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe property is said to be destroyed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherFirefighters from Cappamore and Tipperary Town attended and put out the blaze. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Aug2024
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man arrested in connection with arson attack in Limerick village

    First report of the Oola arson incident, including the arrest, the charge and the court date.

    accused, 20s, male