Dublin city bookshop damaged in overnight arson attack

"Dublin's oldest independent bookstore, Books Upstairs, on D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, was set on fire at approximately 3am today. The investigation is underway as gardaí and emergency services came to the scene of the "criminal damage by fire" in the early hours of Monday morning."

"A Garda spokesperson confirmed there were no injuries reported during the incident. The front of the iconic bookshop is believed to be damaged, with debris located on the footpath. The shop was also cordoned off by the gardaí on D'Olier Street. No arrested have yet been made in connection with the incident."

Books Upstairs, Dublin's oldest independent bookstore on D'Olier Street, was set on fire at about 3am. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene to investigate the incident described as "criminal damage by fire." A Garda spokesperson confirmed that no injuries were reported. The front of the bookshop is believed to have sustained damage and debris was found on the footpath. Gardaí cordoned off the shop on D'Olier Street while the investigation continued. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident.

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