26/01/2016

Man Arrested Over Early Morning Burglaries In Limerick City

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Limerick City.

It is understood that a number of burglaries where reported in the Athlunkard Street area of the city between 07:50 and 08:15 on the morning on Monday 25 January.

Gardaí responded to reports and arrested the man close to the scene.

He is currently being detained at Mayorstone Park Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

(MH/CD)

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