Intoxicated man arrested 'for his own safety' after being found lying on a road in Offaly

A man who gardai described as being 'in a very intoxicated state' was arrested recently after he was found lying on a roadside in Scurragh, Birr.

The incident occurred on Monday, October 21. 

According to gardai, when they approached the man, he became abusive. 

Gardai say he was arrested for his own safety and brought to Birr Garda Station.

Gardai say a search revealed a small bag of cocaine which was for his personal use.