Gardaí investigating fire at vacant residential property in Kildare

A vacant house which was targeted by arsonists in the early hours of this morning. The house on Forest Park, Celbridge Road in Leixlip, was falsely rumoured to be earmarked for refugee accommodation. Picture: Sam Boal/©RollingNews.ie

Gardaí are investigating an arson attack in Leixlip, Co Kildare, on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí say they are aware of a significant volume of misinformation, disinformation, and rumour surrounding the use, or proposed use of the building.