Car burnt out at Arden View

Gardai are investigating an incident in which a car was deliberately set on fire and destroyed outside a private residence in Tullamore this week.

The incident occurred in the Arden View housing estate shortly after midnight on Sunday, December 1, between 12.15 and 12.30am.

 The car, which was parked at the time was destroyed after its window was smashed, and the vehicle set alight.

 Gardaí investigating the incident are seeking information in particular on two cars which were observed acting suspiciously in the area at the time. They were a beige Volkswagen Passat and a silver Lexus.

Anyone with any information which could assist Gardaí in their inquiry is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 9327600 or the Garda Confidential line anytime 1800 666111.