Man due in court in connection with Birr burglaries

A 28 year old man is due in front of Portlaoise District Court this morning charged in connection with a number of burglaries in the Birr area yesterday, Monday, morning.

As part of Operation Thor, Gardai from Birr arrested the man near the scene of an aggravated burglary, during which a man in his mid 60s received minor injuries.

Birr Gardai were assisted by colleagues from Banagher, district detectives and members of the Regional Response Unit.