Crime - News, views, pictures, video - Irish Mirror Online Published: 15 January 2026 Reading time: 4 min read HomeNewsIrish NewsCrime This is your home for all the latest crime stories across Ireland.21:42, 15 JAN 2026Gardaí appeal for witnesses after number of early morning assaults in DublinCrimeGardaí responded to a number of assault incidents in Malahide village on Wednesday morningBookmarkThird man arrested in connection with Derry assault that left man with 'severe facial and back injuries'`PSNIA man sustained severe facial and back injuries after an assault in Derry last AugustBookmarkIran's brutal execution methods - firing squad to stoning - as shopkeeper 'to be put to death'IranWARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Erfan Soltani, 26, is reportedly scheduled for execution today after being arrested at his home in Fardis, Iran, for allegedly taking part in anti-government protests last week, according to human rights groupsBookmarkMan is 'beaten to death at seaside resort by teens who claimed he was paedo'CrimeAlexander Cashford, 49, was found with multiple injuriesBookmarkManhunt launched in UK for suspected burglar with 'Irish accent' CrimeOfficers are urgently seeking to trace Michael Moorhouse, who is wanted in connection with a robbery and a separate burglaryBookmark1,534 people before the courts for burglary in the first nine months of 2025CrimeDublin tops the table when it comes to burglary figures with 622 people coming before the district and circuit courtsBookmarkMan, 20s, remanded in custody after almost 15kg of cannabis found stashed in luggage at Dublin AirportDrugs seizuresThe cannabis was discovered vacuum packed within the baggage of a passengerBookmarkCAB-seized home of gangster David Waldron to go under the hammer Criminal Assets BureauDespite its grim associations, the property itself is a substantial family home in what agents describe as a "spectacular location"BookmarkThree arrested after Gardaí seize gun, knife and drugs worth over €166,000CrimeGardaí attached to the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit stopped and searched a vehicle in KillarneyBookmarkLearner driver due in court after Gardaí catch them on cocktail of drugs An Garda SiochanaThe unaccompanied learner driver was found to be under the influence of cocaine, cannabis and benzodiazepinesBookmarkBrave punters stop masked gunman from opening fire in terrifying incident in Ballyfermot pubCrimeThe incident is understood to have occurred after an alleged verbal row earlier in the eveningBookmarkMan arrested in probe into dissident republican activity released without chargeCrimeGardaí attached to the Serious Crime Functional area, Donegal Garda Division arrested a man aged in his 30s on FridayBookmarkEvil mother killed her own baby by putting her in the microwave and cooking herCrimeWARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT China Arnold was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her four-week-old daughter Paris in Dayton, Ohio in 2005.Bookmark11-year-old killer left chilling 'we are murderers' note after strangling two childrenCrimeAn 11-year-old girl from Newcastle was convicted of manslaughter in 1968 after killing Martin Brown, four, and Brian Howe, three, and leaving disturbing notes at a nursery confessing to the murdersBookmarkTech thieves steal €10k worth of iPhones and iPads during daring smash-and-grab heist in MayoMayoExclusive: In total, the tech thieves took just 50 seconds to break through the front door of Fone4U in Ballina, Mayo, steal the devices, and make their escape.BookmarkPerverted caretaker secretly filmed pupils getting changed at successful schoolCrimeJoshua Snow held his head in his hands for much of the hearing as a District Judge sent the case to a crown courtBookmarkMan accused of killing Grindr date says 'rape role play' messages were ‘fantasy’CrimeJosh Baxter denied that he wanted to hurt Mr Barron when asked about the messagesBookmarkVile abuser jailed for life after forcing victim to have sex with 'up to 1000 men'CrimeRodney Johnston is a monster for whom his victim was 'nothing more than an object', she saidBookmarkFundraiser launched for family after home 'totally destroyed' in senseless arson attackArsonThe family are living in emergency accommodation after the arson attack on New Year's EveBookmark'Long journey ahead' for family of Oisin Reddin as floral tributes laid at scene after suspected murder suicideCrimeOisin O'Reilly, 12, was discovered dead at a residence in Clondalkin in Dublin on ThursdayBookmarkGarda witness appeal after shots fired at Limerick home LimerickAt around 5am on Thursday, January 8, shots were fired at a home in the John Carew Park area, Limerick cityBookmarkSchool shooter's twisted act in court as he's sentenced for killing three studentsCrimeThomas 'TJ' Lane was a 17-year-old boy who walked into Chardon High School in Ohio and shot 10 rounds at a table of students, killing three teenagers in a crime that would leave America shockedBookmarkMarried couple's 'web of lies' unravels after trip to Dublin following man's deathCrimeThe couple had lied to officers before being spotted in IrelandBookmarkMan had sex with underage girl on day his wife gave birthSexual abuseSex offender David Peers has been jailedBookmark12345