Ireland Case No. 4134Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Kildare · 7 Feb 2024
Man released without charge over 2024 arson of Leixlip house linked to asylum centre rumours
A man in his 30s was arrested and released without charge on 13 January 2026 in connection with the February 2024 arson of a seven-bedroom house on Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, which had been wrongly rumoured to be earmarked for asylum seekers. A file is being sent to the DPP, and a separate man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the incident.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged13 Jan
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereThe fire occurred at a seven-bedroom detached house on Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe fire took place in February 2024, with incidents on January 30th and February 7th, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested and released without charge, with a file to be sent to the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man in his 30s was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act before his release. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeAnother man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- otherProtests had taken place outside the property in the weeks before the fire. (irishtimes.com)
- otherNo one was in the building at the time of the fire. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSubstantial damage was caused to the property. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe fire came after other buildings had been set alight across the country. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Jan2026File to be sent to DPP over 2024 fire at Leixlip house linked to asylum centre rumours
Reports the release without charge of a man in his 30s and the sending of a file to the DPP, and notes that a man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the same fire.
suspect, 30s, maleaccused, 40s, male