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Case No. 22685Arson (criminal damage) · Co. Louth · 7 Jun 2020

Teen sentenced to Probation Service supervision for arson at Bay Estate, Dundalk

A 16-year-old boy was placed under the supervision of the Probation Service for 12 months at Dundalk Circuit Court after setting fire to a hedge at Bay Estate, Dundalk, on 7 June 2020, which caused damage to the car and home of a Garda who had to evacuate with his family. The circuit court substituted a six-month detention order previously imposed by the district court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jan
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Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe teen set fire to a hedge at Bay Estate, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe fire caused extensive damage to the hedge. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe exterior of the garda's home was damaged. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe garda and his family had to evacuate the home. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe arson occurred on 7 June 2020. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeWeather conditions were exceptionally dry at the time of the fire. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk Circuit Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe teen had appealed a six-month detention imposed by the district court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Patrick Quinn presided over the circuit court hearing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe State Solicitor for County Louth was Fergus Mullen. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe teen was placed under the supervision of the Probation Service for 12 months. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe case manager said the teen was coming to adverse attention every one or two weeks initially. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherAt one stage the case manager had not seen or heard from the teen for over a year. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherTwo separate matters are being processed by the Juvenile Liaison Office. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherOne matter involves the teen allegedly being under the influence of alcohol in Dublin at 1.25am and 3.14am. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherAnother matter involves the alleged unauthorised taking of a car from an underground car park in Swords in March. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe teen had dropped out of school. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe teen is engaging with a vocational programme focusing on pro social behaviour. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the teen had not deliberately targeted the garda or his home. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherJudge Quinn said it was heartbreaking to hear the teen has been in trouble. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jan2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Teen set fire to hedge in Dundalk estate resulting in damage to home of garda

    Reports the circuit court sentencing, substituting six months' detention with 12 months' Probation Service supervision, and details about the teen's background and two other matters before the Juvenile Liaison Office.

    convicted, 16, malevictim, male