News - Guo Zhong Chen
Longford councillor demands state support for fire victims after arsonist jailed
Cllr Peggy Nolan was speaking after 57-year-old Guo Zhong Chen, of Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was sentenced to nine years in prison for starting the fire on July 28th, 2024.
Jul 9, 2026 08:21
Hairdresser impacted by Longford arson attack 'satisfied' with final sentence
Ms Belton ran the salon on Grafton Court for 24 years before extensive damage to the property on the night of the fire forced her to shut down permanently.
Jul 7, 2026 17:30
'Crime of spite and revenge' - man jailed for nine years over massive Longford arson attack
The judge described it as ‘a crime of spite and revenge’.
Jul 7, 2026 15:22
Sentence hearing for Longford arson case to begin today
He pleaded guilty to arson last October.
May 20, 2026 11:07
Trial over alleged Longford arson attack to start this week
The case is due for mention in Longford Circuit Court this morning and the trial is due to begin on Friday.
Oct 28, 2025 07:21
Judge refuses relocation of Longford fire case to Dublin Circuit Court
Guo Zhong Chen, who is currently detained at Castlerea Prison, reappeared before Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Jul 15, 2025 15:02
Man accused of Longford arson attack due in court again today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar was arrested in August 2024 following the fire that swept through Grafton Street in the town two weeks earlier.
May 8, 2025 07:21
Man accused of Longford arson attack to appear in court again today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, had previously been charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on July 28th.
Dec 3, 2024 08:20
Longford fire accused to seek bail in High Court today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the July 28.
Sep 5, 2024 07:20
Man charged with arson over Longford fire further remanded in custody
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was arrested on August 8th. He currently denies any involvement in the fire.
Aug 12, 2024 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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