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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3555Public order · Co. Westmeath · 11 Mar 2026

Woman in 50s charged after public order incident at Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone

A woman in her 50s was arrested and charged after allegedly spraying two individuals with a deodorant canister at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, on 11 March 2026. She is due to appear before court on a future date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged15 Mar
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman allegedly sprayed two individuals with a can of deodorant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at approximately 1pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe woman was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Co. Westmeath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe woman has been charged and is due to appear before court on a future date. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Woman, 50s, arrested following public order incident at Irish shopping centre

    Initial report of the arrest and charging following a public order incident at a shopping centre.

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