Man arrested following attempted arson in east Donegal



A man has been arrested following attempted arson and criminal damage in east Donegal.

 

The incidents happened overnight.

 

Gardaí say that are investigating all the circumstances in relation to a number of incidents of attempted arson and criminal damage to properties in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal last night

 

At around 9.45pm on Wednesday, Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal.

 

A second report of criminal damage occurred later in the night and Gardaí conducted a search of the area.

 

A man, aged in his 20s was arrested a short distance from the scene.

 

He was taken to a Garda station in the Donegal Division and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

 

Gardai say that investigations are ongoing.



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