Four teenagers arrested in Wexford and Wicklow after Garda chase in stolen car

Four teenagers have been arrested in Wicklow and Wexford after leading gardaí in a stolen car chase in the early hours of Tuesday.

Shortly before 3.00am on Tuesday, gardaí were dispatched to a report of suspected unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Arklow, Co Wicklow

A car was observed matching the suspected stolen vehicle with four males on board travelling southbound on the Arklow Road towards Inch, Co Wexford, and a managed containment operation commenced.

A stinger device was deployed and the vehicle was brought to a stop at Junction 23 of the M11 southbound near Gorey, Co Wexford.

Two male juveniles were arrested at the scene. A short time later the two other juveniles were located and arrested and detained at Garda stations in the Eastern Region.

All four have since been charged and are to appear before Bray District Court on Tuesday.

Gardaí said investigations were ongoing.