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Two Arrested for Alleged Arson at Asylum Center

11/6/2025

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Story summary

Two men were arrested in Drogheda, County Louth, following a fire at an asylum accommodation center on October 31, with Gardaí investigating it as an alleged arson attempt.
Five people, including four children, were rescued from the building, with some requiring medical assessment.
The arrests occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, with both men detained under the Criminal Damage Act 1991.
Gardaí are seeking witnesses and information regarding the incident.

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Story summary

Two men were arrested in Drogheda, County Louth, following a fire at an asylum accommodation center on October 31, with Gardaí investigating it as an alleged arson attempt.
Five people, including four children, were rescued from the building, with some requiring medical assessment.
The arrests occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, with both men detained under the Criminal Damage Act 1991.
Gardaí are seeking witnesses and information regarding the incident.