Two arrested after woman allegedly falsely imprisoned in Kildare
Two people have been arrested following an alleged incident of false imprisonment involving a woman in Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare.
The incident occurred around 10.10pm on Monday, June 23. Within 90 minutes of being alerted, gardaí arrested a man and a woman, both in their 30s, in Tallaght, Dublin 24.
The pair are currently being held at a Garda station in the eastern region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
The scene in Celbridge has been preserved for forensic examination, and gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on (01) 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing.
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