A man in his 70s is arrested following a petrol bomb attack on a pub in the centre of Sligo, Gardaí say. Reports indicate that the device is thrown at or lands at the entrance of Connolly’s pub on Holborn Street at around 11pm. A fire breaks out at the premises after the petrol bomb is thrown. No injuries are reported in connection with the incident. Following the attack, Gardaí begin an investigation and carry out inquiries at the scene. Authorities do not indicate any further details about the circumstances leading to the arrest. The investigation is ongoing at this time, with officers working to establish the full sequence of events and any contributing factors.
Man in his 70s arrested after petrol bomb thrown at Sligo pub
A man in his 70s is arrested following a petrol bomb attack on a pub in the centre of Sligo, Gardaí say. Reports indicate that the device is thrown at or lands at the entrance of Connolly’s pub on Hol...
- A man in his 70s is arrested following a petrol bomb attack in Sligo.
- The incident occurs at Connolly’s pub on Holborn Street in the town centre.
- The device lands at the pub entrance at around 11pm and a fire breaks out.
- No injuries are reported.
- Garda investigations are ongoing.
No injuries were reported after the incident
14 hours agoA fire broke out at Connolly's pub on Holborn Street after the device landed at the pub entrance at around 11pm.
17 hours agoGardaí say that investigations are ongoing at this time.
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