Five vehicles torched in series of Longford arson attacks as part of ongoing vicious feud

Gardaí have launched an investigation after five vehicles parked in five different residential areas in Longford town were burnt out as part of a vicious feud in a series of late night arson attacks.

The vehicles were set alight after 5am this morning (Saturday) outside five houses where members of the same family live in Ardnacassa Avenue, Palace Crescent, Ardeevan, Lisbrack Road and Canal Court.

Units of Longford Fire Service and Gardaí responded to the scenes with firefighters quickly putting out the fires.

There were no injuries to any of the residents living in the houses or any neighbours or members of the public.

A Garda forensic examination has been carried out on the burnt out vehicles.

Gardaí have also been carrying out door-to-door enquiries in recent days and they have asked members of the public who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage to provide it to them.

Officers are following up on a number of lines of enquiry in relation to the incident.

A Garda spokesman said, "Gardaí and Fire Services responded after five vehicles were set alight outside five separate residential properties in the town [on Wednesday morning].

"No injuries have been reported.

"The vehicles have been removed from the scene for forensic and technical examination. Investigations are ongoing."

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Longford Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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