Man, 30s, arrested after JCB driven into wall of Kerry home
A man has been arrested after a JCB was driven into the wall of a home in Kerry.
Gardaí were rushed to the scene of the criminal damage incident in Listowel at around 11.30pm on Monday night after reports that a "loader shovel vehicle" had been driven into the perimeter wall of a house.
One man, aged in his 30s, was arrested following the shocking incident and is currently being detained at Listowel Garda Station.
Gardaí confirmed there were no injuries following the incident, and that investigations are ongoing.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "Gardaí attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage that occurred in Listowel, Co. Kerry on Monday, 16 June, 2025 at approximately 11:30 pm.
"A loader shovel vehicle was driven into the perimeter wall of a domestic residence. There were no injuries reported.
"A man in his 30s was later arrested and conveyed to Listowel Garda Station in Co. Kerry. He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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