Teenager arrested in connection with fire at property set to house asylum seekers

St John's House, High Street, Tallaght which was the subject of a firebomb attack at about 11pm last Tuesday night. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Gardaí investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a property being considered to house international protection applicants in Dublin have arrested a man.

The incident occurred at a vacant property on High Street, Tallaght, at about 11.10pm on Tuesday.

The man (aged in his late teens) was arrested today, Saturday 25th May 2024, and is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin.

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

There have been small protests outside the premises over recent weeks.

Any person who was in the vicinity of High Street, Tallaght between 10:30pm and 11:30pm on Tuesday evening and who observed any unusual activity is asked to contact investigating gardaí.

Any road users or pedestrians who were travelling in the area during this time and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) are asked to make this available to gardaí.

It was the latest incidence of an attack on a building linked to the housing of international protection applicants.

Last Thursday, a number of security workers were assaulted and vehicles damaged at a site designated for refugees in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.