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Case No. 29964Burglary; assault · Co. Longford · 21 Sep 2021

Man remanded in custody over Longford burglary and assault

A man was allegedly assaulted during a burglary at a caravan in Ballyminion, on the outskirts of Longford town, on 21 September 2021. The victim was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Alan Whelan, a 27-year-old man from Longford, was charged with the burglary and appeared at Athlone District Court on 22 September 2021. He was remanded in custody and is due to reappear at Cloverhill District Court on 29 September 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was allegedly assaulted during a burglary at a caravan in Ballyminion, on the outskirts of Longford town.
Where
The burglary took place at a caravan in Ballyminion, on the outskirts of Longford town.
When
The incident occurred on 21 September 2021.
Charges
Alan Whelan was charged with a burglary at a caravan in Ballyminion, Longford, on 21 September 2021.
In court
  • Whelan appeared at Athlone District Court on 22 September 2021 and was remanded in custody.
  • He is due to reappear at Cloverhill District Court on 29 September 2021.
Other details
  • Alan Whelan is 27 years old and lives at 65 Gleann Riada, Longford.
  • The victim was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was allegedly assaulted during the burglary. (rte.ie)
  • whatA man was allegedly assaulted as a result of the burglary. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at a caravan in Ballyminion, on the outskirts of Longford town. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged burglary took place at a caravan in Ballyminion, on the outskirts of Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with a burglary at a caravan in Ballyminion, Longford, on 21 September 2021. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with a burglary in Longford town on 21 September 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtWhelan appeared at Athlone District Court on 22 September 2021. (rte.ie)
  • courtWhelan was remanded in custody. (rte.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe is due to reappear at Cloverhill District Court on 29 September 2021. (rte.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • courtAlan Whelan appeared at Athlone District Court on 22 September 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherAlan Whelan is 27 years old and lives at 65 Gleann Riada, Longford. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe victim was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. (rte.ie, longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2021
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, its first report
    Longford man remanded in custody over violent burglary

    First court appearance; Whelan remanded in custody; due to reappear at Cloverhill District Court on 29 September 2021.

    suspect, Alan Whelan, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Whelanvictim, male
  2. 22 Sep2021
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man in court in connection with Longford burglary

    Confirms remand and adds that Whelan is due to reappear at Cloverhill District Court on 29 September 2021; provides his address at 65 Gleann Riada, Longford.

    suspect, Alan Whelan, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Whelanvictim, male