Garda probe two suspected arson attacks as family-run Limerick business destroyed

Slater Crash Repairs in Old Thomondgate was completely destroyed by fire on Friday morning

An overnight fire at Slater Crash Repairs, Thomondgate, Limerick, destroyed the building. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

Gardai have appealed for witnesses as they investigate two suspected arson attacks that destroyed cars as well as a family-run auto repair business that has traded on the northside of Limerick city for at least half a century.

Slater’s Crash Repairs, situated at Old Thomondgate, was completely destroyed by one of the suspected arson attacks this morning.