Gardaí object to bail for tenant accused of arson

Gardaí have objected to bail being granted to a man accused of setting fire to a Cork City Council house where he was a tenant.

Inspector Fergal Foley said of the State objection: “It is a public interest concern.”

Anthony Hayes faces a charge of arson, allegedly setting fire to 23 Hollywood Estate, Hollyhill, a house owned by the city council, and at which the defendant was residing.