09/11/2015

Two Arrested Following Attack And House Fire In Co Offaly

Two people have been arrested in connection with an attack and a house fire in Co Offaly in September.

A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man were arrested in Westmeath and Offaly on Monday, after a 24-year-old man was attacked and a house set on fire in Rhode.

The man sustained extensive burn injuries and also had many stab wounds.

The two suspects are being detained at Tullamore and Mullingar Garda Station.

Garda are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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