GARDAÍ IN KERRY have thanked locals after they assisted them in arresting a driver who had crashed into a wall.

In a Facebook post, gardaí thanked “civic-minded locals” for their assistance in following a driver who had crashed into a wall at Killerisk in Tralee.

The driver had left the scene of the crash on foot but was followed by locals in the area.

Gardaí were contacted and arrived to apprehend the driver. The driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

The driver has now been charged and is facing a court appearance.

Gardaí thanked the public for their support and cautioned against drinking alcohol and driving.

“We would like to thank the members of the public who assisted us today,” the post reads.

We really appreciate it and just want to acknowledge it.

Comments have been disabled as a person has been charged

Read: Terrorism, assaults and the right to grow beards will be debated by rank-and-file gardaí

Read: Four members of the Kinahan cartel have fled Dublin as they fear for their lives

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Gardaí thank 'civic-minded locals' who followed driver of crashed car

Read: Terrorism, assaults and the right to grow beards will be debated by rank-and-file gardaí

Read: Four members of the Kinahan cartel have fled Dublin as they fear for their lives

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.