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05 Sept 2025

Man arrested for attemped arson and damage to Donegal church and other buildings

The man was arrested a short distance from the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984

Man arrested for numerous attempted arson and criminal damage incidents in Donegal

A man in his twenties has been arrested in relation to a number of incidents of attempted arson and criminal damage to properties in St. Johnston last Wednesday night.

At approximately 9.45pm on Wednesday, August 28, Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston.

A second report of criminal damage occurred later in the night and Gardaí conducted a search of the area. 

St Baithin's Church, the Masonic Hall and the Orange Hall are understood to have been targeted. 

The man was arrested a short distance from the scene and was conveyed to a Garda station in the Donegal Division.

He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing.

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