South Dublin pub attacked with petrol bomb while punters were inside

The flames were put out by a member of staff using a fire extinguisher

• 15:39, 18 JUN 2022
• Updated15:42, 18 JUN 2022

Punters in a south Dublin pub had their night out turn into chaos after someone threw a petrol bomb at the bar.

The incident occurred just after midnight and, thankfully, nobody was injured.

The flames were put out by a member of staff using a fire extinguisher.

Video footage of the aftermath of the incident, which was seen by Dublin Live, shows a man putting out the flames with an extinguisher.

No arrests have been made but the gardai are investigating the incident.

A garda spokesman said: “I refer to your query and confirm Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a licenced premises in Loughlinstown, Dublin shortly after midnight this morning Saturday 18th June, 2022.

“Damage was done to the property and investigations ongoing.”