Progress made in identifying two suspected shop arsonists

GARDAÍ have made “good progress” in identifying two men suspected of carrying out an arson attack on a head shop 10 days ago.

Progress made in identifying two suspected shop arsonists

Detectives suspect that paramilitaries, most likely the Real IRA, were behind the attack, which completely destroyed the Nirvana head shop and two other adjoining buildings.

The attackers were captured on CCTV cameras and detectives are confirming their identities. Garda sources said the motive for the attack seemed to be a “show of force” by Real IRA elements in the area.

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