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The Irish Sun
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Truck driver, 23, remanded over allegedly smuggling 2 people into country after men found during Rosslare Europort check
A ROMANIAN man has been remanded in custody charged with smuggling two men through Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford. Roberto Nichitean, 23, from Advertisement The accused, dressed in a dark jumper and trousers, sat in the body of the He was charged with assisting the entry of Detective Garda Stephen Burke of Wexford Det Burke told the court that the accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Defence Counsel, Ross Pratt-O'Brien, BL, instructed by solicitor Maria Murphy, said there would be no application for bail this evening. He said an application for bail would be made next Tuesday. Judge O'Leary remanded the accused in custody to appear before Mr Pratt-O'Brien applied for free legal aid, which was granted. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Also granted was an application for an interpreter. The truck driver was arrested by gardai in Wexford after cops and customs officials found two men hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort on Friday morning. INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED Gardai launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am on Friday morning at the port. Gardai, along with Customs and Revenue officials, located the two males during an immigration check. Advertisement Both men were assessed by medical personnel. It is understood the two males are currently in a provision centre in Citywest, All circumstances of the incident are being investigated by Gardai attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Investigating officers have appealed to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to come forward. Advertisement 1 Roberto Nichitean appeared before Judge John O'Leary at a special sitting of Wexford District Court today Credit: Jim Campbell
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Romanian, 26, who ‘dreamt of being world's top model' appears in court over ‘firebomb' attacks on Keir Starmer's home
A ROMANIAN who dreamt of being the "world's top model" has appeared in court over alleged firebomb attacks on Keir Starmer's home. Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, is accused of conspiracy to commit arson with intent after he was arrested at Luton Airport by counter terrorism officers. 7 Stanislav Carpiuc appeared in court today 7 The front of Sir Keir Starmer's former home was damaged Credit: London News Pictures 7 A 4x4 was also allegedly set alight in the same street Credit: PA 7 Sir Keir condemned the alleged attacks Credit: AFP The Romanian national, who was born in Ukraine, is the second man to be charged over the alleged attacks earlier this month. Carpiuc posted on a modelling website how he started his career "quite recently" and wants to be the top "male model in the world". He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court where spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. He is accused of with conspiring together with Roman Lavrynovych to damage by property by fire, intending to damage the property, and intending to endanger life following the fires on May 8, 11 and 12. Carpiuc was denied bail and will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 6. Ukrainian national Lavrynovych is also set to appear on the same date charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. A 34-year-old was also arrested on May 19 in the Chelsea area on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in police custody. London Fire Brigade were scrambled to Starmer's former Kentish Town home at around 1.11am last Monday. Most read in The Sun They confirmed there was was "damage" to the front of the townhouse, which the Starmer family lived in before he was Prime Minister, but no one was hurt. The alleged arson attack was linked to a 4x4 that was parked on the same street and sold to neighbours by Starmer. Fire Crews were also called to the Islington home on May 11 where one person was taken to safety via an internal staircase. Officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation because of the connections to the PM. Sir Keir has slammed the alleged arson attacks, saying: "This is an attack on all of us, democracy and the values that we stand for." 7 Carpiuc has been remanded into custody 7 He dreamt of being the top model in the world 7 Roman Lavrynovych has also been charged with arson
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Romanian, 26, who ‘dreamt of being world's top model' appears in court over ‘firebomb' attacks on Keir Starmer's home
'ARSON ATTACK' Romanian, 26, who 'dreamt of being world's top model' appears in court over 'firebomb' attacks on Keir Starmer's home Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A ROMANIAN who dreamt of being the "world's top model" has appeared in court over alleged firebomb attacks on Keir Starmer's home. Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, is accused of conspiracy to commit arson with intent after he was arrested at Luton Airport by counter terrorism officers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Stanislav Carpiuc appeared in court today 7 The front of Sir Keir Starmer's former home was damaged Credit: London News Pictures 7 A 4x4 was also allegedly set alight in the same street Credit: PA 7 Sir Keir condemned the alleged attacks Credit: AFP The Romanian national, who was born in Ukraine, is the second man to be charged over the alleged attacks earlier this month. Carpiuc posted on a modelling website how he started his career "quite recently" and wants to be the top "male model in the world". He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court where spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. He is accused of with conspiring together with Roman Lavrynovych to damage by property by fire, intending to damage the property, and intending to endanger life following the fires on May 8, 11 and 12. Carpiuc was denied bail and will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 6. Ukrainian national Lavrynovych is also set to appear on the same date charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. A 34-year-old was also arrested on May 19 in the Chelsea area on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in police custody. London Fire Brigade were scrambled to Starmer's former Kentish Town home at around 1.11am last Monday. They confirmed there was was "damage" to the front of the townhouse, which the Starmer family lived in before he was Prime Minister, but no one was hurt. The alleged arson attack was linked to a 4x4 that was parked on the same street and sold to neighbours by Starmer. Fire Crews were also called to the Islington home on May 11 where one person was taken to safety via an internal staircase. Officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation because of the connections to the PM. Sir Keir has slammed the alleged arson attacks, saying: "This is an attack on all of us, democracy and the values that we stand for." 7 Carpiuc has been remanded into custody 7 He dreamt of being the top model in the world
