A MAN and a woman, both aged in their 30s, have been arrested following the alleged false imprisonment of a woman in Co Kildare yesterday.
Gardai said they are investigating the incident, which occurred in Castletown in Celbridge at around 10:10pm last night.
Garda HQ confirmed that, following patrols carried out by officers from Kildare North Community Engagement and DMR South Crime Tallaght, two people were arrested in relation to the incident.
The arrested woman and man are being quizzed by investigating gardai at a Garda Station in the eastern region of the country.
The pair are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination and gardai have urged anyone who may have any information to come forward and assist in their investigation.
In a statement this afternoon, Gardai said their investigation is “ongoing”.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Gardai are investigating an alleged incident of false imprisonment of a woman which occurred in Castletown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare yesterday, Monday 23rd June 2025.
“The incident occurred at approximately 10.10pm.
“Following patrols carried out by Gardai from Kildare North Community Engagement and DMR South Crime Tallaght, two individuals were arrested in Tallaght, Dublin 24 in relation to this incident within 90 minutes of Gardai first being alerted.
“A woman and a man, both aged in their 30s, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the eastern region.
“The scene has been preserved for technical examination.”
The spokesperson added: “Gardai are appealing to any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on (01) 6667800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
“This investigation is ongoing.”
