A petrol bomb was thrown at the property and smashed through a window at around 5am
Gardai are investigating after an arson attack occurred at the home of a prison officer. The horrific petrol bomb attack occurred at the officer's home in the Co Meath area last night.
Gabriel Keaveny, Deputy General Secretary of the Prison Officers Association said: “We have no doubt that this horrific attack related to the prison officers work. “We will be offering continued support to the prison officer involved and his family as they deal with this shocking ordeal. “ Gardai have also been contacted for comment.
It is understood the prison officer works in an extremely sensitive position - and there are fears he was targeted because of that. Sources say drug gangs operating in the prison system are targeting prison officers in cowardly acts of intimidation.
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