Arson attack investigation: Teen released

A third teenager arrested in relation to an arson attack in Limerick has been released without charge.

A third teenager arrested in relation to an arson attack in Limerick has been released without charge.

The 16-year-old was detained on Thursday night after handing himself in to gardaí in relation to a petrol bomb attack in the Moyross area of the city.

Two children were badly burned in the incident at Pine View Gardens on Sunday afternoon.

Six-year-old Millie Murray and her brother Gavin, four, are still being treated for their injuries in Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecution.

Two other teenage boys, each 17-years-old, appeared in court on Thursday night charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to both children.

The youths were remanded in custody to appear at St Patrick’s Institution next Tuesday.

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