A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a number of alleged arson and vandalism attacks last night on church properties in the east of the county.
At approximately 9.45pm, Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston. A second report of criminal damage occurred later in the night and Gardaí conducted a search of the area. A man, aged in his 20s was arrested a short distance from the scene. It is believed the local Catholic church was attacked as well as a Masonic Hall and Orange Hall.
“The man was conveyed to a Garda station in the Donegal Division and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing,” a garda spokesperson said.
Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating all the circumstances in relation to a number of incidents of attempted arson and criminal damage to properties in St. Johnston on the night in question.
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