Gardaí have arrested and charged a man, aged in his 50s, following a reported arson incident which led to a gorse fire in the Loughanoran area of Annagry, Co. Donegal, that occurred on 11/05/2020 at approximately 12:30pm.
Gardaí received reports of a man starting a fire outside a property in the area which then spread. Gardaí and Fire Services attended the scene. A technical examination of the area was carried out. No injuries were sustained as a result of this incident.
The man in his 50s was arrested by Gardaí and taken to Milford Garda Station detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. He has since been charged in relation to this incident and is due to appear before An Clochán Liath District Court, Co. Donegal, on 12/05/2020 at 10:30am.