Gardaí in Newbridge, County Kildare launch investigation following criminal damage by fire incident

Investigations are ongoing, according to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána. File photograph.placeholder image
Investigations are ongoing, according to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána. File photograph.

The fire was extinguished by the local fire service

Member of An Garda Síochána in Newbridge have launched an investigation following a criminal damage by fire incident earlier this morning.

When asked about the incident, a garda spokesperson told the Leinster Leader: "Gardaí attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage by fire at a domestic residence in Newbridge, County Kildare this morning, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

"The incident occurred at approximately 5.20am."

The spokesperson continued: "The fire was extinguished by the local fire service."

"There are no reports of injuries at this time."

They concluded: "Investigations are ongoing."

Anyone with information in relation to this incident can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.

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