Man arrested and charged following early-morning burglary in Thomond Park

A technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit

placeholder image — A technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit

Sporting equipment was reportedly stolen from the Limerick stadium

WHILE the Bulls stole Munster's heart this past weekend, a theft of a different kind occurred less than 48 hours later during an early-morning burglary at the beloved sports stadium.

Limerick Live understands that an individual gained access to Thomond Park on Monday and it has since been confirmed that a number of items were reportedly stolen. It is believed the items included sporting equipment used by Munster Rugby players.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "Gardaí received a report of a burglary at a sportsground in Limerick city that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 21."

A technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit and on Tuesday, April 22, a male in his 30s was arrested and detained at a garda station in Limerick city under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The spokesperson for An Garda Síochána continued: "He has since been charged in connection with this investigation and is expected to appear before Limerick District Court."

The man will sit before the judge in Court No 6 at Limerick Courthouse later this Wednesday, April 23.