Two men have been arrested after an alleged sulky race in Co Limerick.
The incident happened on the N24 Tipperary road just before 8am on Saturday.
Officers approached the group allegedly involved in the race, and two of the vehicles drove off at speed.
The two cars drove through the town of Caherconlish at "high speed" as gardai followed them from a safe distance.
Other units from Roxoboro Road Garda Station spoke to all present on the Tipperary Road and an investigation is currently ongoing.
The two vehicles that left the scene were found in Caherconlish a short time later and two men, both aged in their 30s, were arrested.
They were brought to Roxboro Road Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Speaking at Roxboro Road Garda Station, Superintendent Dermot O Connor said: "Gardaí in Limerick city have been particularly vigilant in relation to horses not being kept under proper control or where they are being neglected or mistreated.
"Sulky racing on a public road is illegal and is dangerous to all road users and can put the horses under tremendous strain.
"Gardaí will investigate all incidents of endangerment, illegal sulky racing and where animals are being mistreated”
