Cork garda suspended amid probe into false allegations against other members of force

The man was arrested this morning and was taken to Cahir Garda Station. File picture

A garda in Cork has been suspended from duty after being arrested as part of a criminal investigation into the alleged making of false statements about other members of the force.

The young garda has been released from custody after being arrested this morning. A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.