An investigation is under way into an arson attack on a garda station in Co Wexford in the early hours of this morning.
Gardaí said the incident of criminal damage by fire occurred at Blackwater Garda Station, which is located about 20km east of Enniscorthy, at around 2.50am.
Extensive damage has been caused to the building.
Wexford county councillor Oliver Walsh (Fine Gael) said he was "surprised, and very sad to see something like this happening" but added that he was relieved no gardaí were in the building at the time.
He said the garda station was "an integral part of the village", and that he had been assured that a temporary office would be set up.
The Office of Public Works said it is working with An Garda Síochána to identify a location for the temporary station, but gardaí said that operations were are being maintained in the Blackwater area.
They have appealed to any witnesses, or any road users who may have video footage, including dash-cam, and who were travelling in the Blackwater area between 2.30am and 3am to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053 923 3534, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
