Man arrested in Leitrim over defacement of election posters

Vandalised election posters on Boreenmanna Road, Cork. While it is not known if the incidents are linked, similarly vandalised posters have appeared in various locations, with the heads removed from some. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Gardaí have arrested a man following a report of criminal damage to election posters in Co Leitrim.

The man, in his 50s, was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 and subsequently charged to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Tuesday.