Mobile speed van destroyed in Dundalk arson attack

A mobile speed van has been completely destroyed in an arson attack in Dundalk, Co Louth this morning.

A mobile speed van has been completely destroyed in an arson attack in Dundalk, Co Louth this morning.

The incident happened just before 5am when the van was carrying out a traffic survey on the Dundalk to Carrickmacross road.

Gardaí say the front window of the van was broken. It is not yet clear how the fire was started.

The driver, who was uninjured in the incident, was alerted by the smoke.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

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