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03/01/2012
Fire At Dublin Church 'Suspicious'
A fire at St Catherine’s Church in Meath Street in Dublin has been called "suspicious" by Gardaí.
Officers investigating the circumstances of the fire, which occurred on January 2 said they arrested a man in his 50s in connection with the incident. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Kevin St Garda Station.
According to Gardaí, at approximately 4.40pm, Gardai and Fire Services were called when a fire broke out at the church before it was subsequently brought under control by units of the Fire Services at approximately 6.15pm.
Firefighters took two hours to get the blaze under control and the Meath Street church sustained both fire and water damage.
The scene is preserved pending a full technical examination.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin St. Garda Station 01 6669400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
(DW/GK)
Officers investigating the circumstances of the fire, which occurred on January 2 said they arrested a man in his 50s in connection with the incident. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Kevin St Garda Station.
According to Gardaí, at approximately 4.40pm, Gardai and Fire Services were called when a fire broke out at the church before it was subsequently brought under control by units of the Fire Services at approximately 6.15pm.
Firefighters took two hours to get the blaze under control and the Meath Street church sustained both fire and water damage.
The scene is preserved pending a full technical examination.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin St. Garda Station 01 6669400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
(DW/GK)
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