Theft and endangerment incident reported at well-known County Kildare hotel

Barberstown Castle. FILE PHOTO.placeholder image
Barberstown Castle. FILE PHOTO.

No injuries were reported

Gardaí are investigating an incident of theft and endangerment which occurred at a well-known hotel located in Straffan.

The matter was discussed by Garda Shane Smyth earlier today on KFM.

He said that on Wednesday, July 3 last, at around 12.50pm, a number of items were reported stolen from a delivery van parked on the grounds of Barberstown Castle.

Gda Smyth explained that a vehicle also drove towards the delivery van driver, causing them to take evasive action.

He added that the other vehicle was reported as being blue in colour with a partial '04D' registration plate.

When asked by the Leinster Leader for comment about the incident, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating a theft from a van and an incident of endangerment which occurred at a business premises in Straffan, County Kildare on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

"The incidents occurred at approximately 12.50pm during which a number of items were taken.

"There were no reports of injuries. "

"Investigations are ongoing," the spokesperson concluded.

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