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Case No. 6502Attempted burglary · Co. Dublin · 20 Feb 2024

Man charged over attempted burglary at Balbriggan construction site

On Tuesday night, 20 February 2024, an attempted burglary took place at a construction site in Balbriggan, County Dublin. Gardaí charged a man in his 20s in connection with the attempted burglary. The man's name is not given in the sources. He was due to appear before Swords District Court on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An attempted burglary took place at a construction site.
Where
The construction site is in Balbriggan, County Dublin.
When
The attempted burglary took place on Tuesday night, 20 February 2024.
Other details
  • The suspect is a man in his 20s.
  • The sources do not give the suspect's name or nationality.
  • A Garda press release issued on 21 February 2024 announced the charge and the court appearance date.
Charges
Gardaí charged a man in connection with the attempted burglary.
In court
The man is due to appear before Swords District Court on Wednesday, 21 February 2024.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe attempted burglary was at a construction site in Balbriggan, Dublin. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe attempted burglary took place on Tuesday night, 20 February 2024. (garda.ie)
  • chargeGardaí charged a man in connection with the attempted burglary. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Swords District Court on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance - Burglary at Construction Site, Balbriggan, Dublin - 20th February 2024

    Garda press release announcing the charge and the court appearance date. No existing case matches this incident.

    accused, 20s, male