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02 Dec 2025

Lit newspaper put through letterbox of east Donegal home overnight

The incident occurred at Church Street, St Johnston at approximately 2:40am this morning

Lit newspaper put through letterbox of east Donegal home overnight

Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in St Johnston

A lit newspaper was put through the letterbox of a home in east Donegal overnight.

The incident occurred at Church Street, St Johnston at approximately 2:40am this morning.

A garda spokesperson said: “Thankfully, only smoke damage was caused as a result. We appeal to anyone who may have been in the area between 2:15am and 3am this morning and who may have observed a man or men on foot in the area or any type of suspicious activity to get in touch with us.

“As always, we are appealing for dash-cam footage from that area if anyone can assist with that. Gardaí may be contacted in Letterkenny on 074-9167100 with any relevant information.

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“The Garda Confidential Line may be reached on 1800 666 111.”

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