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David Kent

Waterford Greenway structure lit on fire in attack as garda probe into criminal damage launched

A wooden structure which stood along a popular cycling route has been lit on fire, with gardai launching a probe into the shocking incident and appealing for witnesses.

The greenway stretches from Waterford City centre all the way through to Dungarvan in the west of the county and has a number of interesting stops along the way, with the Comeragh Mountains acting as an incredible background to the route.

It's cycled by thousands of people each year - but one person has decided to ruin a part of it.

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The structure was a feature on the Greenway at Carriganore, just outside the start of the route at Waterford City.

But it was set ablaze recently, with Gardai in the Munster city discovering the damage on Friday morning

A garda statement explained: "Unit C Waterford Garda Station are looking for assistance in the investigation of the criminal damage to the wooden sculpture that was a feature on the Greenway at Carriganore, Waterford City .

"It has been destroyed by fire. The damage was discovered on 30.09.22 at approx 7.30am. Gardai and Waterford Fire Service attended the scene.

"If you were in the area early on Friday morning and noticed anything suspicious, please contact Unit C Waterford Garda Station 051 305300."

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