Investigation launched after car is set alight in Limerick estate

Ryan O'Rourke, 13 Nov

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following a suspected arson attack

in Limerick city over the weekend.

The incident occurred late on Friday into the early hours of Saturday

during what some locals in Southill have described as a "night of

chaos".

It's understood a number of fireworks were set off and that a car was

set alight.

Video footage of the anti-social behaviour, seen by Limerick Live, has

been shared widely on popular social media platforms.

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Limerick firefighters at scene of house blaze

In response to a query, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed

they were investigating what happened on Friday night/Saturday morning.

“Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident of

criminal damage by fire of a car in the O’Malley Park area of Limerick

City on Friday evening,” said the spokesperson.

“The fire was extinguished by fire services. Investigations are

ongoing,” they added.

There are no reports of any injuries.