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Case No. 5082Arson (suspected petrol bomb attack) · Co. Limerick · 22 Sep 2024

Man injured in suspected petrol bomb attack on house in Garryowen, Limerick

A man in his 30s was injured after jumping from an upstairs window of a two-storey house at Pike Avenue, Garryowen, Limerick City, following a suspected petrol bomb attack on Sunday night, 22 September 2024. The property was extensively damaged and gardaí are investigating to determine a motive.

  1. Reported23 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatA man was injured during a suspected petrol bombing of a house in Limerick City on Sunday night. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man sustained injuries to his back, as well as cuts and grazes, after jumping from an upstairs window. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHSE paramedics transferred the injured man by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNobody else was reported to have been injured in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe two-storey property was extensively damaged in the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe arson attack occurred at Pike Avenue, Garryowen, shortly before 10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe property was cordoned off with a Garda Scenes-of-Crime cordon tape and investigating gardaí remained at the house on Monday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were investigating a fire at a residence in Garryowen at approximately 9.50pm on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe fire was brought under control by local fire services. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information was asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061-212400. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man injured in jump from upstairs window to escape suspected petrol bomb attack

    Initial report of the suspected petrol bomb attack, the man's injuries, and the start of the gardaí investigation.

    victim, 30s, male