Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 30s, in relation to a number of criminal damage incidents which occurred in Gorey, Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 2nd May 2020.
Three vehicles, including two cars and a van, were significantly damaged by fire at two separate locations in the area. A container belonging to a retail premises was also damaged by fire during the incident.
A small amount of damage was also caused to a Garda patrol car while Gardaí attended to the incident. The total value of damage caused is estimated at €70,000.
Gardaí arrested the man at the scene. He was taken to Enniscorthy Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
