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Case No. 13983Unspecified (evading gardaí) · Co. Limerick · 10 Apr 2025

Man in his 40s charged after on-foot chase by gardaí in Limerick

On 10 April 2025, shortly after 8pm, gardaí on routine patrol in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city tried to intercept a car whose driver had raised their suspicions. The driver evaded gardaí when prompted to pull in, and the driver and a passenger fled on foot in a managed containment operation. A man in his 40s was arrested following the on-foot chase, and his vehicle was seized at the scene. Gardaí confirmed on 12 April 2025 that the man had been charged in relation to the incident and will appear before the courts at a later date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged12 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The driver of a car evaded gardaí when prompted to pull in, and a managed containment operation followed.
  • The driver and a passenger fled on foot.
  • A man in his 40s was arrested following the on-foot chase.
Where
The incident took place in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city, County Limerick.
When
Gardaí attempted to intercept the car shortly after 8pm on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
Cause
Gardaí on routine patrol attempted to intercept the car because it had raised their suspicions.
Charges
The man has been charged in relation to the incident, as reported on 12 April 2025; the specific offence is not stated in the articles.
In court
The man will appear before the courts at a later date.
Other details
  • The vehicle was seized at the scene.
  • A separate public order report in Garryowen, Limerick city, the same evening is not part of this incident, and enquiries into it are ongoing.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver evaded gardaí when prompted to pull in, and a managed containment operation followed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe driver and a passenger fled on foot. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA man in his 40s was arrested. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí attempted to intercept the car shortly after 8pm on Thursday, 10 April 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged in relation to the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe man will appear before the courts at a later date. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Apr2025
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man arrested and charged following on-foot chase by gardaí in Limerick

    The article also reports a separate public order report in Garryowen, Limerick city, the same evening, which is not part of this incident. No complaints were received and enquiries are ongoing.

    accused, 40s, male