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Case No. 8263Arson and criminal damage · Co. Longford · 14 Jun 2026

Man refused bail over 11 charges including Longford arson

A 20-year-old man, Destiny Ezeena, of Athlone, is charged with 11 offences, including arson and criminal damage, allegedly committed in Mullingar, Finea and Longford between 14 and 22 June 2026. He appeared before Judge Ciarán Liddy at Longford District Court for a Section 2 bail hearing, reported on 13 August 2026. The judge found that the strong body of evidence established grounds for the garda objections to bail. Bail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear before Mullingar District Court via video link.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Destiny Ezeena, a 20-year-old man of Athlone, is charged with 11 offences including arson and criminal damage; one report spells his surname Ezenna.
Where
  • The first alleged offence took place at 39 Newbrook Grove, Mullingar, Westmeath.
  • One charge alleges arson at 97 McKeon Park, a Longford housing estate, on 15 June, while the Longford Leader places the alleged arson at Mac Eoin Park, Longford, on 15 June.
  • The alleged offences are placed at Mullingar, Ferbane, Finea and Longford, between 14 and 22 June 2026.
When
The first charge concerns an alleged arson of a car on 14 June 2026.
Charges
  • The McKeon Park charge alleges fire damage to a wheelie bin, front door, front window and entrance hall.
  • He is charged with damaging a car and the house at 6 Hillside, Finea, Westmeath, on 15 June.
  • Two final charges concern damage at 314 Dalton Park, Mullingar, on 22 June, with an estimated value of €6,838.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Ciarán Liddy at Longford District Court for a Section 2 bail hearing.
  • The judge found that the strong body of evidence established grounds for the garda bail objections.
Investigation
Gardaí told the court they would oppose bail.
Sentence
Bail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear before Mullingar District Court via video link.
Other details
No solicitor was present for the accused because of industrial action.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe first alleged offence took place at 39 Newbrook Grove, Mullingar, Westmeath. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereA charge alleges arson at 97 McKeon Park, a Longford housing estate, on June 15. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe first charge concerns an alleged arson of a car on June 14, 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí told the court they would oppose bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe charge alleges that the McKeon Park property was damaged by fire, including a wheelie bin, front door, front window and entrance hall. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with damaging a car and the house at 6 Hillside, Finea, Westmeath, on June 15. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeTwo final charges concern damage at 314 Dalton Park, Mullingar, on June 22. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe estimated value of the damage at Dalton Park is €6,838. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Ciarán Liddy at Longford District Court for a Section 2 bail hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe appeared on 11 charges, including alleged arson at a property in Mac Eoin Park, Longford, on June 15. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge found the strong body of evidence established grounds for the garda bail objections. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceBail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear before Mullingar District Court via video link. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherNo solicitor was present for the accused because of industrial action. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Aug2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man appears in court on eleven charges including alleged arson at Longford property

    Reports the Section 2 bail hearing at Longford District Court, the 11 charges and the remand in custody to Mullingar District Court. Places the alleged offences at Mullingar, Ferbane, Finea and Longford, between June 14 and June 22, 2026.

    accused, Destiny Ezeena, 20, male, namedDestiny Ezeena