Suspect attempts to set vehicle alight after unsuccessful burglary attempt in Carlow Town

Carlow Gardaí are investigating an incident which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, 8th October.

At approximately 3.40am, a vehicle parked on Staplestown Rd, Carlow was broken into.

The vehicles glove box was riffled through although nothing was taken.

Gardaí believe the assailant may have attempted to set the vehicle on fire as the front seat had burn marks.

Any person in the vicinity of Staplestown Rd at this time who may have seen anything of a suspicious nature, or anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, etc. is asked to contact Carlow Gardaí on 059 9136620.