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Gardaí investigating burglary and arson at Dublin city centre cocktail bar

Gardaí at the scene on Dawson Street in Dublin
Gardaí at the scene on Dawson Street in Dublin

An investigation is under way into a burglary and arson at a cocktail bar on Dawson Street in Dublin.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Peruke and Periwig at 4.55am this morning.

Fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe.

Dawson Street was closed in both directions for a time early this morning as emergency services dealt with the fire but it reopened after 7am.

Luas services between St Stephen's Green and Dominic were also suspended for a period this morning.

Gardaí said no injuries were reported at the time and the scene has been preserved for a technical investigation.