IRISH PROFESSIONAL CYCLING outfit, Aqua Blue Sport, have had their team bus destroyed in Almeria overnight, in what they describe as a “cowardly arson attack.”
Emergency services were called to the scene at the Tryp Indalo Hotel where the team stayed overnight.
According to a team statement, the bus, which was parked on the adjoining street of Trevesia de San Luis, had a mattress placed underneath it which was set alight.
The statement continues:
“A suspect was arrested by local police near the scene and is currently in custody.
“As this is an active investigation we will not be releasing any further information.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the Fire Service and the Police for their help during this difficult time.
“We would also like to thank Unipublic and ASO for their assistance.”
Team owner Rick Delaney tweeted his frustration after the incident:
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He lit a mattress under the bus? I’m no investigator but it sounds like a sleeper cell to me.
It was froome
@Brendan O Connell: They’ll never catch him.
@Reg: unless he has an asthma attack
where is mattress mick when you need him ??
@Eamonn Farrell: currently on the run somewhere in spain.
He’s lying low…
Aqua blue is a crap name ,why dont they call it emerald green .
Has there even been a “brave” arson attack?
@Cicero: Gerry Adams would say yes
@Dermot Lane: no he wouldn’t, he would say Ta.
Seems to be a hotbed of activity there.