Gardaí arrested two juveniles in relation to criminal damage and possession of offensive weapons in Youghal, Co. Cork on January 17, 2021.

At around 10pm, two males, armed with is believed to be a hatchet and a pick axe handle, smashed the windscreens of two Garda vehicles and a Garda’s own private car.

After a short foot chase, two youths were arrested at South Abbey, Youghal.

They were brought to Midleton Garda Station where they were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

They have since been released and a file will be prepared under the Juvenile Diversion Programme.


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