Garda investigations are underway after a van was stolen early this morning at around 7am.

It was taken from the Malahide Road in Artane.

The stolen property was then set on fire and discovered by gardai shortly afterwards.

No arrests have yet been made with investigations ongoing.

A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are investigating the unauthorised taking of a van that occurred on the Malahide Road, Artane, Dublin 5, shortly after 7am this morning.

“The van was located burnt out a short time later.

“No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing.”

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