Clondalkin fire attack: gardaí search eight properties in west Dublin

Eight properties in west Dublin have been searched by gardaí investigating an assault on a woman in Clondalkin last month.

The woman, who was sprayed with an accelerant and set alight at a property in the Oak Downs area, suffered burn injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

The woman answered the door to a caller at the property just after 10am on November 25th.

As she opened the door a substance was sprayed at her and she was set on fire. A man was also taken to hospital with injuries he suffered during the incident.

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Gardaí from Clondalkin, assisted by national support units, carried out a number of searches under warrant on Tuesday at eight properties in the Dublin Metropolitan Region West, a statement from the Garda Press Office said.

A number of items of “evidential value” were seized by gardaí. Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.

The investigation is being led by a senior investigating officer at an incident room established in Clondalkin Garda station.

Anyone who was in the Oak Downs area of Clondalkin between 9.30am and 10.20am on Tuesday, November 25th, and who may have video footage, including dashcam, is asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.