02/02/2015

Three Arrested After Co Carlow Car Chase

Gardaí have arrested three men in Co Carlow following a chase when the car failed to stop at a checkpoint.

It is understood that the incident happened just after midnight on the N80 in Clonegal. Garda gave chase as the car made off towards Carlow town.

In the town, the car rammed a garda patrol car injuring three officers.

Three men in the vehicle, all aged in their 20s, were subsequently arrested.

Garda said that a small amount of cocaine was recovered from the suspect car.

The men are due to appear before Kilkenny District Court on Tuesday.

(MH/JP)

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