Man arrested following Athlone Garda Station incident

A man in his 30s remains in custody this morning following an incident of criminal damage at Athlone Garda Station.

Windows at the Barrack Street station were smashed, while several Garda vehicles parked outside suffered severe damage.

Images shared online showed shattered glass and punctured windscreens.

The images also show the window of the reception area shattered.

Gardaí responded quickly and arrested a man, in his late 30s, at the scene.

He is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Investigations are ongoing.