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Two arrested after spontaneous pursuit in Cloughan area

Gardaí arrested two men following a managed containment operation in Westmeath on Monday 9 September.

A car was observed driving in a dangerous manner at approximately 3.30pm and failed to stop when directed to.

A spontaneous pursuit operation was carried out and the vehicle was brought to a stop in the Cloughan area of Westmeath.

No injuries have been reported in relation the incident.

Two men aged in their 30s, were arrested and taken to a garda station in Westmeath, where they were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

One of these men has since been released and one currently remains in custody.

Investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP.