There was a terrifying incident in Kerry overnight when a man armed with knives stormed into a house and threatened the occupants.
The incident happed in Tralee, Co Kerry, at approximately 1.45am this morning when a entered a property on Chapel Street.
He was allegedly armed with knives and threatened the occupants of the residence. Damage was caused to property before the man fled the scene.
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Following report of the incident, gardaí located the man a short distance away.
"He was arrested and taken to Tralee Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984," gardaí confirmed to the Irish Mirror.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Gardaí recovered a number of items that were taken during the course of the burglary.
They say investigations are ongoing.
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