02/08/2011

Gardaí Investigate Dublin Blaze

An investigation has been launched into a suspected arson attack and a robbery at a pub in Dublin.

Around 2am this morning, a number of men entered the Players Lounge in Fairview and demanded a sum of money.

A fire then broke out in the property destroying the building.

No one was injured in the incident.

The blaze was brought under control around 4am.

A police statement said: "Gardaí at Clontarf are investigating an armed robbery and fire which occurred at a Public House in Fairview at approximately 2.20am this morning.

Four men entered the premises, one of the men was believed to be armed. A member of staff was taken to the office where the safe is contained. This staff manager was then tied up and an undisclosed amount if cash was taken.

"Two fires were started on the premises and extensive was caused to the lounge area.

"The scene of the incident is currently sealed off pending a Garda forensic examination," concluded the statement.

Investigating Gardaí are now appealing to any person who was in the Fairview Strand area between 2am and 3am and noticed anything suspicious to contact Clontarf Garda Station incident room 01- 6664800, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(BMcN/BMcC)

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