Garda appeal over arson attack in Kilkenny housing estate


The BMW was torched in the early hours of Sunday morning
Gardaí are appealing to the public for information following a terrifying arson attack in a housing estate on the outskirts of Kilkenny City in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A BMW car was burnt out between 2.30am and 3.15am at the Westfield housing estate on September 13 and a male was observed acting suspiciously and walking along the treeline walk into Patrick’s Gate estate at this time.
Gardaí are asking people with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to check and to report any suspicious activity logged during this period to Kilkenny Garda Station.
Gardaí are also appealing for details of any unknown vehicles that were parked in the vicinity during this time period.
“This is an extremely serious incident and we are appealing to anyone who saw or has footage of any suspicious activity in the area at the time to contact us immediately,” said a garda spokesperson.
Anyone with information can contact Kilkenny gardaí on (056) 7775000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
