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10th Oct 2022

Public asked to report “suspicious behaviour” after playground fire in Dublin

Dave Hanratty

Gardaí have opened a criminal investigation.

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred in Dublin on Sunday evening, 9 October.

Dublin Fire Bridge responded to reports of a fire that took place in a playground near Cork Street in Dublin 8.

The fire occurred in Weavers Park at approximately 6.20pm on Sunday.

“Unfortunately, firefighters were called to a playground fire off Cork Street earlier this evening,” noted a Dublin Fire Brigade Statement on Twitter.

“One fire engine from Dolphin’s Barn fire station responded and quickly extinguished the fire. We’re asking members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour to Gardaí.”

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána told JOE that no arrests have been made as of Monday morning.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

Investigations are ongoing.