Man arrested after Cork City pub doused in petrol overnight
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A man has been arrested after a pub was doused with petrol in Cork City on Sunday night.
The incident happened at around 10.50pm in Ballyvolane and was one of two separate and unconnected incidents in the area last night.
Gardaí said there were no reports of injuries.
The arrested man, in his 30s, is currently being held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at a Garda Station in Cork.
"Investigations are ongoing," a garda spokesperson added.
Separately a controlled explosion was carried out at a location in the same area of the city after a suspect device was found.
Gardaí said they responded to reports of the discharge of a firearm shortly after midnight on Monday.
The device, believed to be a hand grenade, was found on arrival and the area was then evacuated. A cordon was also put in place.
The Defence Forces Ordnance Disposal team carried out a controlled explosion.
Residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.
"There were no reports of injuries or damage," a garda spokesperson said.
The scene is currently being held for examination.
"Investigations are ongoing," the spokesperson added.