07-05-2025
Man in court following Cork arson attack on pensioner couple
He is one of two who were arrested in connection with the arson attack in Dublin yesterday by Gardaí from Cork.
The couple in their 80s, who were described as 'lovely neighbours' and 'very witty', were in the house when the attack happened late on Thursday, April 24. They were treated for smoke inhalation by Cork City Fire Brigade and are currently staying with family with the house needing significant repairs.
Gardaí have confirmed that as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident, two individuals were arrested during an operation in the Dublin area yesterday (May 6).
As part of that operation, detectives from Cork also searched two residential properties in the capital.
Two men, both aged in their 30s, were arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
One is due to appear at Court District Court later this afternoon (May 7), while the second is still in custody at a Garda station in Cork City.
The pair can be detained for up to 12 hours, when they will either have to be released or charged in connection with the incident.
It took Cork City Fire Brigade over two hours to bring the blaze at the front of the house under control.
Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing.
