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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19017Public disorder · Co. Dublin

Man recovers Garda patrol bike dumped in River Liffey during Dublin riots

A Garda patrol bike was dumped into the River Liffey during Dublin riots, according to a report published on 28 November 2023 in County Dublin. The incident date is not given in the sources. The report says gardaí praised a man for recovering the bike from the river. The sources give no details of the man beyond that, and no arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence is reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
A Garda patrol bike was dumped into the River Liffey.
Where
The bike was dumped into the River Liffey in County Dublin.
Cause
The bike was dumped into the river during Dublin riots.
When
  • The incident date is not given in the sources.
  • The report was published on 28 November 2023.
Other details
Gardaí praised a man for recovering the patrol bike.
Investigation
The sources report no arrest or charge.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe patrol bike was dumped into the River Liffey. (extra.ie)
  • otherGardaí praised a man for recovering the patrol bike. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe bike was dumped into the river during Dublin riots. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Nov2023
    Otherextra.ie, first report
    Gardaí Praise Man For Recovering Patrol Bike Dumped Into River Liffey During Dublin Riots

    Headline only; the article body contains no text beyond template code. It reports that gardaí praised a man for recovering a patrol bike dumped into the River Liffey during Dublin riots.