Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to an arson incident in Clonmel last month.
It happened on at around 3.30am on July 11th last when officers received reports of a fire outside a business premises on the Cashel Road in Clonmel.
Gardaí used fire extinguishers to keep the fire at bay until the Fire Brigade arrived.
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The blaze was eventually extinguished but in the region of €60,000 worth of damage was caused to the premises.
Following their enquiries, Detective Gardaí were able to establish that the fire was set intentionally and a possible suspect was identified.
A man in his early 20s was arrested yesterday and has since been charged in connection with the incident.
He is due to appear before Clonakilty District Court today.
