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22 Sept 2025

'No threat to public safety' - Man arrested over alleged serious online threats

The man was arrested in Laois on Wednesday morning

'No threat to public safety' - Man arrested over alleged serious online threats

Gardaí investigating alleged threats shared online have arrested one male in Abbeyleix, Co Laois, this morning, Wednesday May 28, 2025.

The arrested male is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí say there is no ongoing threat to public safety at this time.

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Gardaí also said as a person is now in custody, there is no further comment at this time.

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