Teen due in court in connection with arson attack in Co Louth

A teenage boy has been charged after a garda's home was petrol bombed in Dundalk, Co Louth earlier this month.
Teen due in court in connection with arson attack in Co Louth
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A teenage boy has been charged after a garda's home was petrol bombed in Dundalk, Co Louth earlier this month.

The garda's wife and two children were at home in Bay Estate at the time of the attack on June 7.

A teenager was arrested and released without charge at the time.

Following direction from the DPP, the suspect has been charged and is due before Dundalk District Court this morning.

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