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Case No. 21408Burglary · Co. Galway · 21 Apr 2023

Man in his 30s charged over alleged burglary in east Galway

A man in his 30s was arrested and charged after an alleged burglary at about 12.30am on Friday 21 April 2023 in east Galway, Co Galway. The sources do not name the man or give his nationality, and they do not identify a victim. He was charged under Section 12(1)(b) and (3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 and appeared before Castlerea District Court at about 10.30am the same day. The latest reported development is that court appearance on 21 April 2023, and no further court outcome or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 30s was arrested and charged over an alleged burglary in Co Galway.
Where
The alleged burglary took place in east Galway.
When
The alleged burglary occurred at about 12.30am on Friday 21 April 2023.
Weapon
The article headline describes the alleged burglary as a knife burglary at a home, but the body text gives no further detail.
Investigation
Gardaí confirmed that a man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been charged.
Charges
The man was charged contrary to Section 12(1)(b) and (3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
The man appeared before Castlerea District Court at about 10.30am on 21 April 2023.
Sentence
No sentence or further court outcome has been reported.
Other details
  • The sources do not give the man's name or nationality, or identify a victim.
  • A separate Ballinasloe incident of 17 April 2023 is unrelated and is not part of this case.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 30s was arrested and charged after an alleged burglary in Co Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe alleged burglary took place in east Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe alleged burglary occurred at about 12.30am on Friday 21 April 2023. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged under Section 12(1)(b) and (3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Castlerea District Court at about 10.30am on 21 April 2023. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Apr2023
    In courtgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Man appears in court over alleged Galway knife burglary at home

    Reports the arrest, the charge under Section 12(1)(b) and (3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, and the court appearance at Castlerea District Court. The Ballinasloe incident of 17 April is unrelated and is not included.

    accused, 30s, male