Investigations are ongoing after a fire broke out overnight at the old co-op building in Athboy, Co. Meath last night (Thursday, December 4), according to An Garda Síochána.
The blaze broke out at approximately 10:00pm last night with a “male person” seen running from the scene shortly after it started, local Gardaí said.
In a brief statement on social media, Gardaí based in Co. Meath said: “Gardaí are investigating a fire which occurred last night at the old Co-Op premises at Lower Bridge Street, Athboy.
Image source: Meath Fire & Rescue Service
“The fire started at 10:00pm approximately,” the Garda post said.
A male person was seen running from the scene in the Navan direction shortly after the fire started. A technical examination of the scene is ongoing this morning.
“Anybody who was in the area at the time and noted any unusual activity or who may be able to assist Gardaí in identifying this male, should contact Athboy Garda Station on: 046-9432201; or Kells Garda Station on: 046-9280820 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.”
Oldcastle Co-op Fire
Last month, Gardaí arrested and charged a juvenile male in connection with an investigation into a fire at a building in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, on Saturday, October 31.
The juvenile appeared before a special sitting of Trim District Court at 2:15pm on Tuesday, November 3.
No injuries were reported, although there was extensive damage to the property. Fire service personnel extinguished the fire.