BREAKING: Man in his 20s arrested during a public order incident in Clonmel
Gardaí say the detained the man pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s during a public order incident in Clonmel, today, Tuesday, June 11, 2024
They say they arrested the man during a public gathering at the entrance of a construction site in Clonmel.
The arrested male is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda station in the county Tipperary area.
Separately, a Garda patrol vehicle has been damaged at the site this afternoon and has had its tyres slashed.
Investigations are ongoing.
An Garda Síochána say they respect the right of citizens to exercise their constitutional rights.
However, this right does not extend to breaches of Criminal Law, the interference with the rights of other citizens to carry out their daily activities, or to attack members of An Garda Síochána.
Any Garda activity in relation to evolving events involves a graduated policing response taking into account relevant legislation and public safety, with enforcement as a last resort.