Gardaí appealing for witnesses following petrol bomb attack in Loughlinstown

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to an incident of criminal damage at a licensed premises on Loughlinstown Drive in Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin in the early hours of Saturday morning.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: “Shortly after midnight on Saturday, a petrol bomb was thrown inside the premises causing damage to the interior of the property.

“The suspected offender immediately fled the scene.

“No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are continuing.”

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any person who was on Loughlinstown Drive and surrounding areas between 11.30pm on Friday night and 12.30am on Saturday morning and who noticed any unusual activity is asked to contact Gardaí.

Similarly, any road users who were in the area at this time and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Shankill Garda Station on 01 666 5900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.