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07th Jan 2019

WATCH: Gardai launch appeal following foiled arson attempt at Cork petrol station

Paul Moore

Gardai

The arsonist set a fire under fuel pump hoses.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s help with their investigation into a foiled arson attempt that occurred at a petrol station in Blarney, Co Cork.

The incident occurred on 6 January at approximately 7am and Gardaí attended the scene to extinguish the flames.

As you can see in the footage below, the arsonist set a fire under fuel pump hoses on the station forecourt.

The Gardaí have since released a statement which reads: “A small fire was started in the forecourt of a petrol station and Gardaí used a fire extinguisher from the Garda patrol car to put it out. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.”

Speaking at Gurranabraher Garda Station today, Superintendent Colm O Sullivan has said that: “Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area from 6am and may have seen a person cycling a bike wearing a yellow hi-vis jacket and white clothing, to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021-4946200.”

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