Three arrests over attack on woman set on fire in Dublin

Alexis Campion, aged 44, was seriously injured and suffered severe life changing burns to her face and body during the attack in Clondalkin on 25 November.

She remains in hospital and is being treated for her injuries.

Gardaí also carried out several searches as part of an operation targeting organised crime gangs, drugs dealing and drug debt intimidation in south and west Dublin.

Gardaí seized a number of items during the operation, including drugs worth an estimated €2,000.

The seized drugs include zopiclone tablets, cannabis herb, cannabis resin and cocaine.

In addition, two e-scooters and 13 electronic devices were seized.

Ms Campion answered a call to her door at 10.10am that morning and an accelerant, apparently petrol, was poured on her and set alight.

Her family said she sustained severe burns to 35% of her body in what they said was a violent act that has caused devastating and permanent damage to her.

They said she has had multiple surgeries and suffered several amputations and remains in hospital.

Gardaí believe she was targeted by an organised crime gang involved in drug dealing, drug debt intimidation and violent crime in the area.

Three men, two in their 30s and an adult teenager, were arrested today on suspicion of the attempted murder of the woman.

They are being detained under anti-gang legislation at separate Dublin garda stations and can be questioned for up to a week.

The high intensity policing operation, which is supporting the investigation into the attack on the woman, is taking place under Operation Fógra, set up to tackle organised crime gangs, drugs related intimidation and drugs dealing.