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Gardaí question man in relation to car hijacking in Carlow

Gardaí question man in relation to car hijacking in Carlow

Gardaí are questioning a man in relation to a car hijacking outside Carlow town on New Year's Day.

It happened just after 1pm when two men approached a car on the Tullow Road.

One opened the driver's door and threatened him by saying he had a gun.

The culprits took the car but crashed it a short time later before fleeing on foot through nearby fields.

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One man was arrested following a cordon and public help and is being questioned at Carlow Garda Station.

Image: File/ Google Street View

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