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18th Aug 2021

Man arrested after two Garda vehicles set on fire at Dundalk Garda Station

Stephen Porzio

Garda cars rammed Cork

Investigations into the “act of criminal damage” are ongoing.

A man in his early 30s has been arrested following “an act of criminal damage” that occurred at Dundalk Garda Station on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí say that at around 2.30am, two Garda vehicles were set on fire.

A Garda spokesperson told JOE that no injuries were reported. The scene was preserved and has been technically examined.

The cars have since been removed.

The man arrested is currently detained at Dundalk Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, Gardaí said.

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