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Man (20s) arrested following attempted arson and criminal damage in St Johnston 

By Dionne Meehan

A MAN (20s) has been arrested following a number of attempted criminal damage and arson incidents in St Johnston.

These incidents occurred last night, Wednesday, August 28.

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A garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 9.45pm last night, Wednesday Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal.

“A second report of criminal damage occurred later in the night and Gardaí conducted a search of the area.

“A man, aged in his 20s was arrested a short distance from the scene.

“The man 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.”

 

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