Arson attack may have caused Athy blaze

AN ARSON attack may have caused the fire which destroyed the former Peerless Rugs factory in Athy, Co Kildare, yesterday morning, say gardaí.

Officers of the Garda Technical Branch have begun a detailed examination of the factory and forensic experts have sealed off the premises.

Six units of Kildare Fire Brigade brought the fire under control. There were no injuries from the blaze which was reported shortly after midnight.