Gardai have launched an investigation after two vehicles were set on fire outside a station.
Two garda cars were torched outside Dundalk Garda station on Wednesday morning.
The charred remains of the vehicles could be seen outside the station along with a number of officers inspecting the burned-out shells.
One of the vehicles was an unmarked car while the other was a standard garda patrol car.
Gardai confirmed that there were no injuries and that an investigation into the incident had been launched.
They arrested a man in his early 30s in connection with the act of criminal damage later on Wednesday.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí have arrested a man in his early 30s following an act of criminal damage that occurred at Dundalk Garda station this morning, Wednesday 18th August 2021.
"At approximately 2:30am, two Garda vehicles were set alight. No injuries reported as a result.
"The scene was preserved and has been technically examined.
"The cars have been removed from the scene.
"The man is currently detained at Dundalk Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"Investigations ongoing."
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