A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a child in Co Laois yesterday morning.
The incident happened at Cullahill in Portlaoise at around 11 am yesterday.
A man in a stolen jeep, registration number 04 KK 2649, was seen acting suspiciously in the area before the incident.
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A man was detained in Co Kilkenny this morning. He is being taken to Portlaoise Garda Station.
Gardaí also found the stolen jeep, and say no further action is needed.
Originally posted at 12.13pm