Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

Between September 1985 and June 1986, from the ages reported

Offences

Criminal damage

Where

Co. Dublin

Reporting

6 reports, 12 Jun 2024 to 10 Sep 2024

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thejournal.ie, rte.ie, gript.ie, irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com

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• Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire Criminal damage · Co. Dublin

  A fire broke out in the crypt of St Michan's Church in Dublin at approximately 4.30pm on 11 June 2024, and water used to extinguish it is believed to have ruined five mummified remains, including an 800-year-old artefact known as The Crusader. Christian Topiter, 38, was arrested the same day and charged with causing criminal damage to the mummified remains, property of David Pierpoint, Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin and Vicar of St Michan's Church. He appeared at Dublin District Court on 12 June 2024 and was remanded in custody. On 10 September 2024, the DPP replaced the criminal damage charge with arson, added a robbery charge, and directed that Topiter be sent for trial on indictment at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where he was remanded to 17 September.

  In court, 12 Jun 2024Accused · 6 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 10 Sep2024
   In courtthejournal.ie, in Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire

   Arson charge brought against man accused of attack that destroyed ancient mummies

   accused, Christian Topiter, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Christian Topiter♂38
2. 10 Sep2024
   In courtrte.ie, in Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire

   Man accused of destroying 'priceless' ancient mummies

   accused, Christian Topiter, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Christian Topiter♂38
3. 29 Aug2024
   In courtthejournal.ie, in Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire

   Judge gives DPP deadline for progress over destroyed church mummies

   accused, Christian Topiter, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Christian Topiter♂38
4. 12 Jun2024
   In courtgript.ie, in Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire

   Man appears in court charged with destroying historical remains - Gript

   accused, Christian Topiter, 38, male, namedChristian Topiter♂38
5. 12 Jun2024
   In courtirishmirror.ie, in Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire

   Man (38) charged with causing criminal damage to 'priceless' mummies in crypt

   accused, Christian Topiter, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Christian Topiter♂38
6. 12 Jun2024
   In courtirishtimes.com, in Man sent for trial on arson charge over St Michan's fire

   Man charged over fire leading to destruction of ‘irreplaceable’ mummies at St Michan’s Church

   accused, Christian Topiter, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Christian Topiter♂38

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