A man aged in his 30s has been arrested following the hijacking and theft of a car in Co Kildare on May 15.
The incident occurred at around 3.10pm in Monasterevin when a man forced his way into a vehicle and then pushed a passenger present in the car out.
He then proceeded to flee the scene in the stolen car.
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A Garda spokesperson said: “Following a number of lines of enquiry, Gardai arrested a male (30s) yesterday Monday, 30th May 2022. He was taken to Kildare Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
“He has since been charged and is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning, Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 10.30am.
“The stolen vehicle has since been recovered and is in the process of being returned to the owner.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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