The gang behind the theft of two ATMs in Kells in County Meath tried to use homemade spikes to stop gardaí pursuing them.

The incidents follow a spate of similar raids on both sides of the border in recent months.

Gardaí in Co Meath have asked the public to be vigilant after a number of 'unusual' markings at properties in the county came to their attention last weekend.

A man has been arrested following a shooting in Kells, Co. Meath.