Gardaí appeal for information after restaurant arson attack

Fire at the N Square Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant in Cork started deliberately

The N Square Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant on Camden Quay, Cork, which was destroyed by fire nearly two weeks ago. Photograph: GoogleStreetView
The N Square Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant on Camden Quay, Cork, which was destroyed by fire nearly two weeks ago. Photograph: GoogleStreetView

Gardaí in Cork are appealing for information after an arson attack destroyed a restaurant in the city almost two weeks ago.

Fire engulfed the N Square Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant on Camden Quay at about 5.30am on Wednesday, June 8th. It took six teams from Cork City fire brigade to bring the fire under control. About 100 people were evacuated from apartments above and beside the restaurant. No one was injured in the incident.

Results of a detailed forensic and technical examination have confirmed that the fire started in suspicious circumstances.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area during the early hours of Wednesday 8th June to contact them. They are particularly appealing for footage or images recorded at the scene on mobile phones or other devices.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Watercourse Road Garda Station on 021-4558260 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.