Attempted arson in Carlow town
The home owner managed to get the fire out with a fire extinguisher
GARDAÍ in Carlow town are investigating an incident of arson after someone tried to set an apartment on fire in Castle Street. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday 12 January, when a homeowner was woken by a fire alarm in an apartment block at 2.15am.
They found a bunch of papers on fire inside the letterbox, but they managed to put the fire out with an extinguisher. However, the hall carpet was damaged.
Gardaí in Carlow are looking for anyone who may have seen suspicious activity around Castle Street on Sunday morning. Severe injury and damage could have been caused. Contact them on 059 9136620.
