Teenagers arrested following violent incidents

Two teenagers, one a juvenile under the age of 18, are currently in custody in Athlone following several violent incidents yesterday evening.

The first incident happened just off Church Street, Athlone around 7.30pm on Monday, when two males assaulted a man and attempted to take property from him.

They later fled the scene empty handed leaving the man with minor injuries, according to Gardaí.

Then just 15 minutes later there was an attempt by two males to take a car in St Kieran's Terrace. The owner, who was sitting in the car at the time, was assaulted during the incident receiving facial injuries. Again, they got away with nothing.

At around 8pm, Gardaí arrested two male teenagers at Applegreen, Arcadia after a scuffle with officers, one of those detained is under 18.

The pair, both of whom are from Athlone, are currently being detained for questioning in Athlone Garda Station.