Issue Date: 16/04/2026
Gardaí are appealing for information relating to an incident of suspected criminal damage by fire at a residential property in Waterford City, in the early hours of Thursday 16th April 2026.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to report of a fire in the Lisduggan Big area of Waterford City, that occurred at approximately 2.50am.
Fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. The scene was preserved for technical examination.
A male aged in his 50s was taken to University Hospital Waterford for injuries believed to be non-life threatening at this time.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or noticed anything suspicious in the Larchville area of Lisduggan Big, Waterford City, between 2:00am and 3.15am on the morning of Thursday 16th April 2026, to contact them.
Any persons who may have video footage from the area between those times (including CCTV and dash cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305 300, the Garda confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
