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Woman (50s) assaulted and home set ablaze in Dublin

The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade, and all occupants were safely evacuated

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Gardaí at Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted and a home was set ablaze in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At approximately 4:30am this morning, Gardaí and Fire Services responded to reports of a fire at a residential property in Parslickstown Court, Mulhuddart.

The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade, and all occupants were safely evacuated. During the incident, a female resident in her 50s was assaulted, and taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital. Her injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.

Gardaí are treating the incident as a criminal damage by fire and alleged assault incident.

The house sustained extensive damage and has been secured for forensic and technical examination. No arrests have been made at this time, and inquiries are ongoing, Gardaí said.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who were in the Parslickstown area at the time of the incident, to come forward. Additionally, individuals with camera footage, including motorists with dash cam recordings from the area, are urged to share this footage with Gardaí.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.