Man rushed to hospital after arson attack at Dublin restaurant
Gardai have launched an investigation after an arson attack at a Dublin restaurant left a 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.
Gardai confirmed that investigations are ongoing following the incident.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "Gardai 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 Gardai as a precaution.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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