Man arrested after two car hijacking attempts on Dublin Road, Edenderry

A man in his 20s was arrested after two attempted hijackings on Dublin Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, on Monday morning. Both drivers sustained injuries.

Two drivers assaulted in attempted hijackings on Dublin Road, Edenderry

Gardaí arrested a man following two attempted vehicle hijackings on Dublin Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, on the morning of Monday 26th October, leinsterleader.ie reports.

At approximately 6.40am, a male entered an occupied car and attempted to take control of it before leaving the scene on foot. The driver, a man in his 20s, received injuries during the incident.

Five minutes later, at around 6.45am and near a filling station on the same road, a second attempt took place. A male again entered an occupied vehicle and attempted to seize control of it. The driver, a woman in her 40s, received a medical assessment for injuries described as non-life-threatening. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

The arrested man is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Co. Offaly area. Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone in the vicinity of Dublin Road between 6.00am and 7.00am on Monday morning. Road users and pedestrians with camera footage — including dash-cam or smartphone recordings — are asked to make that material available to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on (057) 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Source: Irish Independent