Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at a house at Coolcur, Rhode, Co Offaly and the discovery of a seriously injured man this morning, will hold a media briefing at Tullamore Garda Station this afternoon, Monday 7th September 2015 at 5pm.
Gardai in Tullamore are investigating a suspicious fire at a house in Rhode, Co. Offaly on the 7th September 2015.
The incident occurred between 11.30pm on the 6th and 1.50am on the 7th September 2015 at a house at Coolcur, Rhode, Co Offaly. A male (24years) was seriously injured and taken by ambulance to Tullamore Hospital but has since been transferred to St James Hospital. His condition is described as critical. Gardai have received no reports of anyone else injured in the incident.
The scene has been preserved for a Technical examination and investigations are ongoing.
Witnesses are asked to contact Tullamore Garda station on 057 0327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station
