Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3914Aggravated burglary · Co. Dublin · 2 Feb 2026

Man in 50s charged over late-night aggravated burglary in Dún Laoghaire

Shortly after 3am on Monday 2 February 2026, Gardaí were alerted to an aggravated burglary in progress at a home or premise in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, and arrested a man in his 50s at the scene. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in DMR East and was later charged in relation to the investigation. Gardaí said investigations were ongoing, and the sources do not name the man or the victim. He is due to appear before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 10:30am.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged2 Feb
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An aggravated burglary was in progress at a home in Dún Laoghaire; one source says a premise.
Where
The incident took place in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
When
Gardaí were alerted shortly after 3am on Monday 2 February 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí arrived at the scene and arrested an adult man in his 50s.
  • The man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in DMR East.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The man has been charged in relation to the investigation.
In court
The man is due to appear before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 10:30am.
Other details
The sources do not name the man or the victim.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn aggravated burglary was in progress at a premise in Dún Laoghaire. (garda.ie)
  • whatAn adult male in his 50s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
  • whatAn aggravated burglary was in progress at a home in Dún Laoghaire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his 50s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred shortly after 3:00am on Monday 2 February 2026. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred shortly after 3am on Monday, 2 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe male was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in DMR East. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in DMR East. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe male has been charged in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged in relation to the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Dún Laoghaire District Court on 3 February 2026 at 10:30am. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Feb2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí arrest man, 50s, at scene of late-night aggravated burglary

    Initial report of the arrest, detention under Section 4, charging and court listing.

    suspect, 50s, male
  2. 2 Feb2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Arrest and Court Appearance, Aggravated Burglary, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin- 2nd February 2026

    Garda press release confirming the arrest, detention under Section 4, charging, and court appearance date at Dún Laoghaire District Court.

    suspect, 50s, male