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Case No. 22595Suspected arson (criminal damage) · Co. Dublin · 30 Jan 2023

Suspected arson at vacant building on Sherrard Street, Dublin

Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on Rawlton House, a vacant 19th-century building on Sherrard Street in Dublin's north inner city, where a fire broke out at about 5.30pm on 30 January 2023. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

  1. Reported31 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA vacant building was set on fire (extra.ie)
  • whereThe fire was at Rawlton House on Sherrard Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe fire was reported at about 5.30pm on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA Gardaí investigation is underway (extra.ie)
  • investigationFirefighters handed over the scene to gardaí at 8pm. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí investigations into the cause of the fire were ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEight fire brigade units attended the fire. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe building was a 19th-century structure previously used as a school and had been vacant for a number of years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe building is owned by a company called Cdk Properties Ltd. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDublin City Council refused planning permission for redevelopment of the site the previous June. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGlass from several windows was shattered and fire damage was visible from outside. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jan2023
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating fire at vacant building in north Dublin

    Initial Gardaí investigation into suspected arson at a vacant building; misinformation about the building being used to house asylum seekers was circulating locally.

  2. 31 Jan2023
    Reportedextra.ie, follow-up
    Gardai Investigation Underway After Vacant Building Set On Fire In Dublin

    Confirms that a Gardaí investigation is underway following the fire at the vacant building in Dublin.