Man arrested as items stolen from cars in Kilkenny city seized in Garda search

A man has been arrested after a series of car break-ins in Kilkenny city.

Uniform officers and detectives investigating thefts from vehicles arrested the male suspect after searching a property in the city yesterday evening. A number of items of suspected stolen property were recovered in the search.

The suspect is currently being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

A local Garda spokesperson confirmed he is due to appear in court in connection with the thefts.