Fire in school near Co Kildare border this morning results in arrest

A young man has been arrested in Edenderry this morning, following a fire to a local school during the early hours.

The man (20) has been arrested in relation to a number of criminal damage incidents.

There were a number of windows damaged in Edenderry Garda Station and damage also occurred at a filling station on Tullamore Road. The suspected offender then continued to cause damage to a Community School in Edenderry and when he gained entry into the school, a small fire was started. He was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4, Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tullamore Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time to contact Edenderry Garda Station on 046-9731290.