News - arson
Psychological assessment delays sentencing in Longford arson case
The fire caused several million euro worth of damage to businesses in Grafton Court in July 2024.
Feb 3, 2026 13:06
Three children rescued from fire at Drogheda IPAS centre
Gardaí were alerted to the incident in the George's Street area around 8.15pm yesterday evening.
Nov 1, 2025 08:03
Defence of Longford arson accused criticised by judge
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was arrested and charged with arson over the July 28th fire that caused €3 million worth of damage to Grafton Court in the town centre.
May 9, 2025 07:12
Longford arson accused to face criminal trial in the new year
Guo Zhong Chen did not seek bail and will remain in custody until the trial process begins at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on the 14th of January.
Dec 3, 2024 13:07
Longford Gardaí investigating suspected arson after truck set alight
No one was injured in the incident and the adjacent property was undamaged.
Oct 8, 2024 16:41
Man appears in Court charged with Arson over Longford fire
The court heard from investigating Garda Shane O’Connor how the accused attempted to flee arrest by jumping from a balcony 5 metres from the ground in a state of undress.
Aug 9, 2024 21:23
Investigation launched after Prison Officer's home targeted by arson attack
The incident took place in Trim, County Meath last night.
Jul 30, 2024 11:19
Local councillor describes arson attacks on vacant buildings as 'madness'
Earlier this week, a vacant house in Leixlip was set on fire following rumours it was earmarked to house asylum seekers.
Feb 9, 2024 17:01
Athlone Gardaí investigating incident of arson
No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Jun 14, 2023 11:17
Athlone arson victims appeal for public's help in tracing attackers
The family have had to increase security around the property since the attacks began.
Sep 22, 2022 13:38
Gardai investigating arson attack in Athlone
The cars were damaged in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Aug 17, 2022 17:29
Gardai investigating arson attacks in Ballinasloe
Two incidents have occurred in the last seven days.
May 26, 2022 13:33
Man charged with arson following incident in Clondra
A man in his late 30s is due in court this morning following an alleged arson incident in Clondra earlier this week. Detectives in Longford
Feb 26, 2021 08:50Shannonside Newsletter
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