Suspected arson attack in Limerick investigated

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house in the Ballinacurra Weston area of the city.

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house in the Ballinacurra Weston area of the city.

The house on Crecora Avenue is understood to have been set alight some time after 7.30 yesterday evening.

A Garda spokesman said the fire caused extensive damage to the house but could not confirm if there were any occupants in the house at the time.

There were also unconfirmed reports that the house has been targeted before in feud-related attacks.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter