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Two Held, One Granted Bail In Burglary Case After Dramatic Pursuit

The men were arrested this week after abandoning their car in Enfield and swimming across Blackwater River before being caught.

Two Dublin men charged with burglary after a high-speed Garda chase in Westmeath have been denied bail, while a third was granted bail.

According to the Irish Independent, Michael Wall (23), Martin McAleer (21), and Hughie Doherty (20) appeared in Athlone District Court yesterday.

All three men have addresses in Tallaght.

The men were arrested this week after abandoning their car in Enfield and swimming across Blackwater River before being caught.

A Garda dog picked up the scent of one criminal. He was arrested shortly after 9pm.

The Garda Air Support Unit deployed a thermal imaging camera, leading to the discovery of the other two burglars hiding in a backyard.

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