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06 Sept 2025

Man arrested as Gardaí investigate fire in Dublin

The incident occurred in Ballinteer

Man arrested as Gardaí investigate fire in Dublin

A man has been arrested following a criminal damage incident by fire in Dublin.

The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested as part of an investigation into an incident of criminal damage by fire, which occurred in Ballinteer, Dublin 17 on March 20. 

Gardaí and fire services were called out to a residence in the area at around 1.30am after a fire started at the front of the house.
According to a spokesperson for the garda, all of the people who were in the house at the time managed to exit to safety.
They said that no injuries were reported and that considerable damage was caused to the property.

Following extensive investigations, including the seizure of two vehicles, Gardaí arrested the man earlier today, under the Criminal Damage Act 1991.

The man is currently detained at DMR Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing. 

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