Man arrested for numerous attempted arson and criminal damage incidents in Donegal

A man in his twenties has been arrested in relation to a number of incidents of attempted arson and criminal damage to properties in St. Johnston last night.

At approximately 9.45pm on Wednesday, Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston. A second report of criminal damage occurred later in the night and Gardaí conducted a search of the area. St Baithin's Church, the Masonic Hall and the Orange Hall are understood to have been targeted. 

The man was arrested a short distance from the scene and was conveyed to a Garda station in the Donegal Division and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing.