Update: The man arrested in relation to criminal damage incidents at a graveyard in Ballincollig has since been charged. He is due to appear before Cork City District Court this afternoon.

Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to criminal damage incidents at a graveyard in Ballincollig, Co. Cork.

On March 14, 2021 Gardaí in Ballincollig received a report in relation to damage cause to approximately 16 headstones in a graveyard on Station Road.

An investigation was carried out by Detective Gardaí in Ballincollig and a man, aged in his 60s, was arrested this morning, March 16.

He is currently detained at Togher Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

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