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Teenager released without charge after arrest over suspected arson attack in Dundalk

The incident happened at a house last weekend.

LAST UPDATE | 14 Jun 2020

A MALE TEENAGER who was arrested over a suspected arson attack at a house in Co Louth last weekend has been released without charge.

Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred at a house in Hawthorn Crescent, Bay Estate, Dundalk, late last Sunday night, 7 June.

The teenager was detained at Dundalk Garda Station under section four of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 yesterday before being released.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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