Gardai have appealed for witnesses criminal damage by fire to a house in West Dublin on Saturday morning.
The incident happened at approximately 11.30.a.m. in Westway View, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, and Gardai are looking for information on four men believed to have been involved.
Two people were in the house at the time, but escaped uninjured.
A spokeswoman for An Garda Siochana said: "Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire to a house in Westway View, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 that occurred this morning Saturday 4th May, 2019 at approximately 11.30a.m.
"Two people were in the house at the time of the incident but managed to escape from the house uninjured.
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"Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses in the Westway and Corduff areas that may have seen anything unusual between 11.15am and 11.45am this morning, or who may have seen four men who it is believed to have fled the scene on foot.
"These men left Westway View towards the green area which leads to Sheephill Avenue. All four men were wearing dark clothing with hooded jumpers and tracksuit bottom type trousers.
Any persons with information or who can assist Gardaí are asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 - 6667000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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