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Case No. 5538Criminal damage · Co. Waterford · 29 Jun 2024

Waterford cricket club grounds damaged by vandals

Vandals damaged the astro turf crease and other facilities at Waterford Vikings Cricket Club on the outskirts of Waterford city between Saturday 29 June and the following day, 2024. The club faces thousands of euro in repair costs, and a Garda investigation is continuing.

  1. Reported3 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe club's astro turf matting crease was severely damaged in a major act of vandalism. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe club's new astro turf matted crease and other facilities were significantly damaged. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSome of the artificial turf was peeled off the ground and taken away. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe cricket club is located on the outskirts of Waterford city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident took place between Saturday, June 29th, and the following day. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA Garda investigation into the incident is continuing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe club faces thousands of euro in repair costs. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe club launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise €5,500 for repairs and enhanced security measures. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jul2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Waterford Vikings Cricket Club grounds badly damaged in attack by vandals

    First report of the incident. Adds the damage to the crease and facilities, the club's repair costs, the GoFundMe appeal and the ongoing Garda investigation. No suspects are identified.