Gardaí arrest man for attempting to break into cars in Laois

Gardaí arrested a man who they say was attempting to break into cars in Laois this morning.

The man, who is in his 40s, was arrested in St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise at around 1.30am. 

Gardaí say the man was found in possession of an implement and a quantity of suspected drugs when arrested in the early hours of this morning. 

He was taken to Portlaoise Garda Station where he is currently being detained for questioning.