Laois Gardai make arrest following aggravated burglary

Gardai say they have arrested a male following an aggravated burglary in Portarlington.  

“Yesterday morning Laois Gardai Investigating an Aggravated Burglary at a house in Portarlington on the 19th of July 2023 carried out a search of a property in Portlaoise,” Gardai said.  

“A number of items were seized and one person was arrested in connection with the incident. The suspect was detained at Portlaoise Garda Station where he was questioned by members of the Detective Unit.”

“This afternoon that individual appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged with a number of offences including burglary and assault. He was refused bail and remanded in custody,” Gardai stated.