Ireland Youth arrested over arson at derelict warehouse in Carrick-on-Suir
On 13 August 2021, a fire broke out at a derelict warehouse at North Quay, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary, causing significant damage before being contained by Tipperary Fire Service personnel. Witnesses saw several youths running from the building before the fire started. Gardaí are treating the incident as suspected arson and believe all fires at the location were started deliberately, having attended fires there on two previous occasions. A youth was arrested on 9 September 2021 in connection with the fire and released pending the investigation file being sent to the National Juvenile Office. Further arrests are expected in the coming weeks.
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- Arrested15 Sep
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A fire broke out at a derelict warehouse, was well established on arrival, and caused significant damage before being contained by Tipperary Fire Service personnel.
- Witnesses saw several youths running from the building before the fire started.
- Where
- The fire was at a derelict warehouse at North Quay, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary.
- When
- The fire occurred on 13 August 2021.
- A youth was arrested on 9 September 2021 in connection with the fire.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are treating the incident as suspected arson and believe all fires at the location were started deliberately, having attended fires there on two previous occasions.
- The youth was released from Garda custody pending the investigation file being sent to the National Juvenile Office.
- Further arrests are expected in the coming weeks.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in the North Quay area between 4pm and 4.30pm on 13 August 2021, particularly drivers with dashcam footage.
- In court
- The investigation file is to be submitted to the National Juvenile Office.
- Other details
- Gardaí sealed off the premises and surrounding area.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA youth was arrested by Gardaí in relation to a fire arson incident in Carrick-on-Suir. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe fire was well established on arrival and caused significant damage to the building before being contained by Fire Brigade personnel. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatWitnesses spotted several youths running from the building before the fire started. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe fire was at a derelict warehouse at North Quay, Carrick-on-Suir. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe fire was at a derelict warehouse on North Quay, Carrick-on-Suir. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe fire at the derelict warehouse occurred on 13 August 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe youth was arrested on Wednesday, 9 September 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí had attended fires at the same location on two previous occasions and believe all the fires were started deliberately. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationThe youth was released from Garda custody pending an investigation file being sent to the National Juvenile Office. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationFurther arrests are expected in the coming weeks. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí sealed off the premises and surrounding area. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are treating the incident as suspected arson. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the North Quay area between 4pm and 4.30pm on 13 August 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are particularly seeking drivers with dashcam footage. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe investigation file is to be submitted to the National Juvenile Office. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherThe youth was released from garda custody pending submission of an investigation file to the National Juvenile Office. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherA significant amount of damage was caused to the derelict warehouse by the fire. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherThe fire was put under control by Tipperary Fire Service personnel. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherWitnesses saw a number of youths run from the building prior to the fire starting. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherGardaí had attended fires in this location on two previous occasions. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherGardaí believe all fires at the location were started deliberately. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Sep2021Youth arrested in connection with Carrick-on-Suir warehouse fire
Reports the arrest of a youth in connection with the warehouse fire, details the release pending file submission to the National Juvenile Office, and notes that further arrests are expected. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the North Quay area between 4pm and 4.30pm on 13 August 2021.
suspect - 15 Sep2021Youth arrested in connection with fire in Carrick-on-Suir last month
Reports the arrest of a youth in connection with the August 2021 fire at a derelict warehouse in Carrick-on-Suir; the youth was released pending a file being sent to the National Juvenile Office, and Gardaí believe the fire was deliberate.
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