01/12/2015

Man Charged In Connection With Spate Of Burglaries In Co Offaly

A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a spate of burglaries in Co Offaly.

The incidents happened in the Birr area between 9am and 10am on Monday.

The suspect is expected to appear at Portlaoise District Court on Tuesday.

As part of Operation Thor, gardaí arrested the man near the scene of an aggravated burglary.

The man was detained at Birr Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

(CD/LM)

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