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Case No. 22986Attempted burglary; criminal damage · Co. Donegal · 4 Jan 2023

Would-be intruders damage door at house in Letterkenny

Rowdy would-be intruders attempted to enter a house on McClure's Terrace, Letterkenny, at approximately 4am on 4 January 2023, damaging the front door before running off when a resident shouted at them. Gardaí are appealing for dash cam footage and witnesses.

  1. Reported10 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA resident heard banging at their front door and saw the culprits when looking out. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe would-be intruders ran off after damaging the door. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at McClure's Terrace, just off the High Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at approximately 4am on Tuesday, January 4. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for dash cam footage from anyone passing through the area at that time. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe Letterkenny Garda Station phone number is (074) 92 67100. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2023
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí seek would-be intruders that attacked Letterkenny house

    Gardaí appealing for dash cam footage and witnesses after would-be intruders damaged a front door at a house in Letterkenny.

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