A garda investigation is underway following a suspected arson attack at a garage in Longford town overnight. Up to half a dozen cars were damaged in the blaze at Inter Cars auto repairs, close to the midland town's Strokestown Road just after 1:30am.
Fire units from Longford, as well as gardaí, raced to the scene and extinguished the fire a short time later. A garda spokesperson confirmed the incident, adding an investigation was now underway.
"Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at a business property in Longford Town at 1.45am today, the 15th June 2023," said a garda spokesperson.
