Arsonists attack cars and homes; CRIME.Byline: DEMELZA de BURCA HOMES and vehicles were damaged early yesterday in an arson arson, at common law, the malicious and willful burning of the house of another. Originally, it was an offense against the security of habitation rather than against property rights. attack. Three unoccupied houses and a caravan were set alight at the Briarshill area of Galway city just after 1.30am. A short time later an unoccupied caravan was discovered burnt out in nearby St Nicholas Park, Doughiska, while three vans were also set alight on An Sean Bhaile. The incidents, which occurred within 1km of each other, were reported to Garda and local fire brigade units remained at the scene for a number of hours. No one was injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. . A Garda spokesman said a 24-year-old man has been arrested and is being held at Mill Street Garda station.. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion