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Three Juveniles Arrested In Relation To Arson At Rathasker Stud

Damaged caused to Rathasker Stud on February 7th, 2025

The three males were arrested during an operation this morning

Gardaí have arrested three individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into a fire at Rathasker Stud in Naas on Friday, 7th February, 2025.

Three male juveniles in their mid-teens were arrested during an operation this morning, and were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the county.

All three have since been released without charge and referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.

Investigations are ongoing.

It follows over €150,000 worth of damage was caused following a suspected arson attack at Rathasker Stud in Naas.

Speaking to Kfm, Maurice Burns said he was "lucky" he did not lose 20 pregnant broodmares.

He said it took 10 hours for fire services to put out the fire.

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