Eight cars set alight in late-night fire in Co Meath

The incident took place at around 10.50pm off Main Street in Duleek.
Eight cars set alight in late-night fire in Co Meath

Ottoline Spearman

Eight cars were set on fire in a car park in Co Meath on Friday evening.

The incident took place at around 10.50pm just off Main Street in Duleek.

No injuries were reported.

Gardaí say they are investigating it as an "incident of criminal damage by fire".

The scene has been held for a technical examination to be carried out.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any persons who were in the vicinity of Main Street between 10:00pm and 11:15pm on 2nd January and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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