Woman kidnapped in Co Kildare

A woman has been kidnapped from her Kildare home and is being held against her will.

Helen Judge was abducted from the family home in Allenwood, Co Kildare early yesterday morning.

A Garda investigation is underway and it was emerged she is being held by persons unknown.

A ransom demand has been made for her safe return. An incident room has been set up at Kildare garda station.