Man arrested following fire at Dublin Islamic prayer hall

By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

A man has been arrested after a fire at an Islamic prayer hall in Dublin city centre.

Gardaí say they are “investigating all the circumstances” surrounding the fire on Monday afternoon and have appealed for witnesses.

In a statement, An Garda Síochána said a man in his 40s has been arrested “in connection with the investigation” and that no injuries were reported.

Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire at the Faizan E Madinah prayer hall and Islamic education centre at around 3.35pm.

More than 20 firefighters on four fire engines and a turntable ladder were dispatched to the scene.

They said smoke was reported coming from the building and a full evacuation of the premises took place, before the fire was extinguished.

ESB Networks also responded and traffic restrictions were put in place.

The man is currently detained at a Garda station in north Dublin city and investigations are ongoing.