Ireland

Man arrested over fire at Co Monaghan garda station

Gardaí are investigating
Gardaí are investigating Gardaí are investigating

A MAN aged in his thirties has been arrested in connection with a fire at a garda station in Emyvale, Co Monaghan.

Emyvale Garda Station was extensively damaged in the blaze, which happened in the early hours of Monday morning.

The station was closed and no gardaí were working there at the time.

Gardaí said two searches were carried in the Emyvale area and a further search took place in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.

The man was arrested in Donegal on suspicion of arson and is being detained at Letterkenny Garda Station.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them.