Man seriously injured in ‘petrol bomb’ attack on house in south Dublin

The man was rushed to hospital with “serious injuries”, according to gardai, who said his condition has been described as stable.

It follows what one local councillor said was a shocking incident in the deliberate targeting of the house that has left a family homeless.

Cllr Daithí Doolan of Sinn Fein, who is himself a local resident, said the family had fled in fear after the “frightening” attack on their home overnight.

“This attack is unacceptable and should never have taken place,” Cllr Doolan said.

“The family had to flee in the middle of the night and find shelter elsewhere. It was a terrible incident and has left local people in fear.

“This was very shocking for the family and local residents in what has been a quiet area.

“People are quite terrified this morning. Obviously fires can be uncontrollable and can spread to neighbouring houses. So, people are very nervous.”

Cllr Doolan pointed out last night’s attack was just the latest in a number of “very violent” incidents in the area in recent months.

“We’ve had a fatal shooting, we’ve had a gun attack and now a firebomb attack that has effectively left a family homeless.

“This latest attack is an attack on the whole community in Drimnagh,” he added. “And those behind it, those who organised and carried it out need to face the full rigours of the law.

“They will not succeed in intimidating us. This is a strong community and we won’t be easily scared.

“But our community deserves better than this. We urgently need more gardaí. Unfortunately the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has failed to provide adequate Gardaí to protect residents in our communities.

“I would strongly urge anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you may feel it is, to please contact the gardaí. It is essential those who organised this attack are arrested and face justice.”

Gardaí said they were investigating an incident “of criminal damage by fire” at a house in Drimnagh, Dublin 12 in the early hours of Saturday morning.

“One male was taken to hospital with serious injuries; his condition is described as stable,” gardai said.

Gardaí in Sundrive Road are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

Any person who was in the vicinity of Dromard Road in Drimnagh in the early hours of Saturday morning between 3am and 3.45am and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station 01 666 6600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Gardai added that investigations are “ongoing”.