Ireland Case No. 14032Drink driving · Co. Laois · 7 Apr 2025
Van driver arrested in Laois on suspicion of drink driving
On 7 April 2025 gardaí arrested a van driver on suspicion of drink driving after the Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the van on patrol in Killeshin, Co Laois. Gardaí said the driver behind the wheel was drunk, but the driver's name, age, sex and nationality have not been published. Gardaí said court proceedings have commenced, which is the latest reported development. No specific charge or sentence is reported.
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- Arrested7 Apr
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí arrested a van driver on suspicion of drink driving in Laois.
- Where
- The van was stopped by gardaí in Killeshin, Co Laois.
- When
- The arrest was reported on 7 April 2025.
- Investigation
- Gardaí said the van was stopped by the Laois Roads Policing Unit while on patrol.
- Cause
- Gardaí said the driver behind the wheel was drunk.
- Charges
- No specific charge against the driver is reported.
- In court
- Gardaí said court proceedings have commenced.
- Other details
- The driver's name, age, sex and nationality are not given in the articles.
5 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí arrested a van driver on suspicion of drink driving in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe van was stopped by gardaí in Killeshin, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeGardaí said the driver behind the wheel was drunk. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí said the driver was stopped by gardaí on patrol. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtGardaí said court proceedings have commenced. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Apr2025Van driver arrested in Laois on suspicion of drunk driving
Reports a single arrest for suspected drink driving in Killeshin, Co Laois, after a Laois Roads Policing Unit patrol stop. Names no driver and gives no age, sex or nationality.
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