Gardai make arrest and seize items following aggravated burglary in the Midlands

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

Gardai investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in Portarlington on July 19 subsequently carried out a search of a property in Portlaoise. 

Gardai say a number of items were seized and one person was arrested in connection with the aggravated burglary. The suspect was detained at Portlaoise Garda Station where he was questioned by members of the Detective Unit.

On Friday afternoon, that individual appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged with a number of offences including burglary and assault.

Gardai say the man was refused bail and and he was remanded in custody.