Man arrested after criminal damage and collision in Cork

He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a garda station in the southern region.
Man arrested after criminal damage and collision in Cork

Ellen O'Donoghue

A man in his 20s has been arrested after an incident of criminal damage at a property in Shanakiel and a road traffic collision on the Churchfield Rd in Cork on Friday, August 23rd.

He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a garda station in the southern region.

The male pedestrian in his 60s who was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment following the collision, remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information in relation to the incidents, or to road users with video footage, to contact them.

Gardaí can be contacted at Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 494 6200, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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