Gardaí launch probe after arson attack at restaurant leaves man hospitalised
Authorities were alerted to an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred late on Friday night, July 4, at a restaurant on Frederick Street North in Dublin at around 11:30pm .
One man, aged in his 50s, was brought to hospital as a precaution following the incident, which took place at a Somalian cafe and takeaway. It is understood that there is no indication at this time of a petrol bomb being used.
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Gardaí confirmed that investigations are ongoing following the incident.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at a premises on Frederick Street North, Dublin 1 shortly after 11:30pm on Friday, 4 July 2025.
'A male, aged in his 50s, was brought to hospital by Gardaí as a precaution. Investigations are ongoing.'
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