Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18436Possession of stolen goods · Co. Longford

Two Longford men found not guilty of possessing stolen caravans

Brian Stokes and Stephen Stokes, men from Longford, were charged with possessing stolen caravans that were found in a search of their property at 10 Grian Ard, Ardnacassa Avenue, in January 2020. They said they bought the caravans from a man in Dublin who supplied papers, and they believed the sale was legitimate. After a short jury trial at Longford Circuit Court, a jury of 12 found both men not guilty. The verdict was reported on 6 February 2024, although the article metadata gives 31 January 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted31 Jan
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Brian Stokes and Stephen Stokes were charged with possessing stolen caravans.
Where
Both men are listed as living at 10 Grian Ard, Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford.
When
  • The caravans were found in a search of the property in January 2020.
  • The verdict was reported on 6 February 2024 in the article text, while the metadata gives 31 January 2024.
Investigation
Each man was reported to have been found in possession of a caravan after the search.
Cause
  • The accused said they bought the caravans from a man in Dublin who provided papers with them.
  • The accused believed the purchase was a legitimate transaction.
In court
  • The case was a short jury trial at Longford Circuit Court.
  • A jury of 12 found both men not guilty.
Other details
The sources do not name a victim or the owner of the caravans.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men charged with possessing stolen caravans were found not guilty after a short jury trial. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe trial took place at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe accused men live at 10 Grian Ard, Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe caravans were found in a search of the property in January 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe accused said they bought the caravans from a man in Dublin who gave them papers, so they believed the sale was legitimate. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA jury of 12 found both men not guilty. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jan2024
    Acquittedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford men found not guilty of being in possession of stolen caravans

    Reports the jury verdict of not guilty in the trial of two men over stolen caravans. The article is dated 6 February 2024 in its text, while its metadata gives 31 January 2024. The incident date is given only as January 2020, so no full date is recorded.

    accused, Brian Stokes, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Stokesaccused, Stephen Stokes, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Stokes