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Operation Thor: Arrests - Aggravated Burglary, Clane, Co. Kildare, 18th December 2022

Issue Date: 23/12/2022

 

Gardaí in Naas have arrested two men as part of an investigation into an aggravated burglary in Clane, Co. Kildare on Sunday, 18th December 2022.

 

On Sunday afternoon, two males entered a private residence in Clane, Co. Kildare. Criminal damage was caused to the property and a female occupant was assaulted. Her injuries are not life threatening.

 

This morning, Friday 23rd December 2022, as part of Operation Thor, Gardaí from Clane and the Naas District Detective Unit conducted searches at two addresses in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Assistance was provided by the Eastern Region Armed Support Unit.

 

Two males, aged in their late teens, were arrested during the course of the searches. Both men are currently detained in Naas Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

 

A vehicle and a number of other items were seized for technical examination.

 

Investigations are ongoing.