06/05/2015

Vehicles Damaged In Suspected Arson Attack

Vehicles contracted to Irish Water have been damaged in a suspected arson attack in Waterford.

It is understood an estimated €100,000 of damage was caused to a white Hino tipper truck with a hydraulic grab, a transport trailer, a mini-digger and a hydraulic rock breaker.

Another transport trailer and a mini digger is also believed to have been damaged.

Gardai have launched an investigation.

(LM/CD)

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