Arrest in connection with kilbeggan livestock theft

Gardaí have arrested a man, 34 years old, in connection with an investigation into the theft of livestock, with an estimated value in excess of €100,000, which occurred at Kilbeggan between June 24 and 25.

The man was arrested yesterday afternoon, Thursday October 22, and is currently detained at Athlone Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.