Kildare barber’s business destroyed in fire
The scene of the blaze at the barbers Images:
AN ATHY man has been left devastated after his business in Australia was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Aaron Haran, originally from Athy, owned and operated Modern Grooming in Logan, Brisbane, Australia.
CCTV footage shows a masked man pouring an accelerant around the premises before setting the shop alight on Monday, 27 October.
Mr Haran was notified of the incident when members of a nearby gym noticed the fire. Aaron arrived 15 minutes later to find the premises destroyed.
Australian police have since launched an investigation into the incident.
Aaron opened the barbershop with his wife Hannah at the beginning of the year, having previously worked from his garage.
Aaron previously had a barber's in Athy.
The couple said they are at a complete loss as to why anyone would target their business.
Aaron spoke to 9News Queensland about the attack outside his burnt down premises: "Why? Why me? Why us?"
Speaking about the devastating impact on the business, he said: "This was literally just starting to get up on its feet. I was supposed to take on two new apprentices tonight."
He continued: "I have been working 7 days a week for I don't know how long. I literally just cut my hours down. I work, that's all I do."
