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Case No. 10097Criminal damage by fire · Co. Limerick · 12 Apr 2026

Petrol bomb thrown at property in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick

At about 4am on Sunday 12 April 2026, gardaí received a report of criminal damage by fire at a property in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city. The device used is believed to be a petrol bomb, thrown in an attempt to torch the house, which was understood to be occupied, and minimal damage was caused. No injuries have been reported, and the identities of any victim or suspect are not given in the sources. As of the latest report on 13 April 2026, no arrests have been made and gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported13 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí received a report of criminal damage by fire.
Where
The incident happened in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city, on the southside.
When
The incident happened at approximately 4am on Sunday, 12 April 2026.
Weapon
The device used is believed to be a petrol bomb.
Cause
  • The device was thrown in an attempt to torch the property.
  • The petrol was obtained despite many service stations in Limerick being without fuel over the weekend.
Other details
  • The house was understood to be occupied at the time.
  • Minimal damage to the house was caused by the fire attack.
  • No injuries have been reported.
Investigation
  • The scene was cordoned off for technical examination.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
  • No arrests have been made.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA report of criminal damage by fire was received by gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at approximately 4am on Sunday, April 12. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causePetrol was obtained despite many service stations in Limerick being without fuel. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe device was thrown in an attempt to torch the property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe device used is believed to be a petrol bomb. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was cordoned off for technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe house was understood to be occupied at the time. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMinimal damage to the house was caused by the fire attack. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries have been reported. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Petrol sourced despite shortages to make firebomb for Limerick attack

    Reports that the petrol was sourced despite fuel shortages at Limerick service stations, that the house was occupied, and that minimal damage was caused.