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Cormac Byrne

Man, 30s, arrested after 'ramming' car into barrier outside Garda station in Limerick city

A man has been arrested after 'ramming' his car into a barrier outside a Garda station in Limerick.

The incident occurred at around 10:45pm on Friday night when a man, aged in his 30s drove his car into the car park of Roxboro Road Garda Station before colliding with the security barrier.

It is understood that minor damaged was caused and that nobody was injured during the incident.

The man was arrested and detained at the same station.

In a statement, a garda spokesman said: "Gardaí at Roxboro in Limerick are investigating an incident which occurred at approximately 10.45pm last night, Friday 9th August 2019.

"A male in his 30s drove his car into the car park of Roxboro Rd Garda Station colliding with the security barrier. Minor damage was caused.

"The man was arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained at Roxboro Rd Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.

"Investigations are continuing."

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