Investigation launched in Kildare after two cars damaged by fire
A garda spokesperson has said that investigations are ongoing
Gardaí based in County Kildare are investigating after two cars were damaged in a criminal damage by fire incident.
The incident was discussed by Garda Shane Smyth of Naas Garda Station when he appeared on a KFM radio programme yesterday (April 9 last).
He explained that a car was set on fire in the Loughbollard region of Clane in the early hours of Sunday, April 6 last.
"A vehicle pulled up in front of a house and then another vehicle was set on fire," Gda Smyth said. "This fire in the first vehicle also caused damage to a second vehicle."
He added that gardaí in Clane are investigating this crime and are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Clane Garda Station on 045 868 262.
When asked by the Leinster Leader for comment on this crime, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí and emergency services received a report of an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at Loughbollard in Clane, County Kildare at approximately 1am on April 6, 2025.
"Two cars were damaged in the course of this incident."
The spokesperson also said that investigations by An Garda Síochána into this matter are ongoing at present.