Ireland Crime

Named as

Victim

Offences

Arson (criminal damage by fire)

Where

Co. Dublin

Reporting

1 report, 29 May 2025 to 29 May 2025

Outlets

irishtimes.com

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• Juvenile charged over Ballyfermot arson attack Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Dublin

  On 21 May 2025, a petrol bomb was thrown through the front window of a home on Landen Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, in what gardaí said was a case of mistaken identity. Pat Curran, 68, his wife Breda, and their son Luke, 20, were in the home; their dog Zach died in the blaze and Breda and Luke were treated for smoke inhalation. Two males, one in his 20s and one juvenile in his teens, were arrested and charged on 3 July 2025, and a further juvenile in his teens was arrested and charged on 4 July 2025. The man in his 20s was due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice and the first juvenile at the Children's Court on 4 July 2025, while the second juvenile is due to appear at Dublin District Court on 5 July 2025.

  Charged, 21 May 2025Victim · 1 report

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1. 29 May2025
   Reportedirishtimes.com, in Juvenile charged over Ballyfermot arson attack

   ‘Waking up in hell’: Family subject to mistaken Dublin arson attack told ‘it wasn’t meant for youse’

   victim, Breda Curran, female, irish (judged from name)Breda Curran♀IE

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