A teenager is due in court this morning charged in connection with "extensive criminal damage" in Ballymun in north Dublin.

Gardaí have said the damage was caused at the main public plaza on Tuesday afternoon between 3pm and 6pm.

It is believed motorbikes were driven over a green area.

Gardaí carried out an extensive investigation and obtained a search warrant for a house in Ballymun yesterday.

Damage to a public plaza in Ballymun in Dublin, 24-1-24. Image: Facebook/An Garda Síochána

A sum of cash and a quantity of crack cocaine was seized during the search, along with a motorcycle believed to be one of the vehicles involved.

The teenager was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. He has since been charged.

He is due to appear before Dublin Children's Court this morning.

A motorcycle, which is believed to be stolen, and a quad bike were also seized yesterday.

Gardaí have said the damage is "at a cost of thousands to the Local Authority and much frustration for residents."

Main image: Damage to a public plaza in Ballymun in Dublin, 24-1-24. Image: Facebook/An Garda Síochána