Man arrested in relation to incident of criminal damage by fire in Carlow housing estate

A man has been arrested in relation to an incident of criminal damage by fire in a Carlow housing estate. 

Gardaí confirm the man aged in his 50s has been charged in relation to the incident - involving two suspected incidents of damage to vehicles - which occurred at New Oak Estate in Carlow Town on October 21. 

No injuries were reported but one person was taken to hospital as a precaution. 

The man was due to appear at Carlow District Court on Saturday October 22.