Case No. 2661Public order (disturbance, threatening) · Co. Donegal · 20 Dec 2024
Man in his 20s arrested after threatening staff at Dungloe post office, Donegal
A man in his 20s was arrested under the Public Order Act after threatening staff, banging windows, and verbally abusing employees at the Dungloe post office in Co Donegal at approximately 1pm on 20 December 2024. The branch was closed for the remainder of the day for security reasons.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested21 Dec
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA man in his 20s was arrested at a post office in Dungloe, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatStaff members were threatened during the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man banged the windows of the post office. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man removed his clothing top and verbally abused staff members. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe post office was closed for the rest of the day for security reasons. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 1pm on Friday 20 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man was arrested under the Public Order Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man is known to Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man is originally from Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Dec2024Gardai arrest man and post office closed following incident
Gardaí press release confirms arrest under the Public Order Act; post office closed for the day; man is known to Gardaí and originally from Letterkenny.
suspect, 20s, male, irish (judged from name)