Arson investigation launched as Dublin shopping centre damaged by fire

Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene at 10.10pm last night.

Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene on King Street South around 10.10pm.

Firefighters extinguished the fire and Gardaí took over the scene after 11.45pm.

The Gardaí said in a statement: "Gardaí and emergency services attended an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at approximately 10:10pm last night, Thursday, 6th of March on South King Street, Dublin 2.

"No injuries were reported. Investigations are ongoing."

Most of the damage is reported to have been done to the exterior of Harry's on the Green.

People were stunned to see the broken windows and blackened walls of the building when walking through the city centre this morning.

The area surrounding the pub remains sealed off as Gardaí investigate.

Featured Image via Sam Boal/Rollingenws.ie.