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Man arrested for attempted hijacking of two cars and assault on drivers in Offaly

10/27/2026

A man in his 20’s has been arrested in Offaly, while gardaí appeal for witnesses © Getty

Hannah Cahill

Digital Journalist

27 Oct 2026 12:00 PM

A man has been arrested in Offaly in relation to the attempted hijacking of two vehicles, and the alleged assault of the vehicles’ drivers.

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Man arrested for attempted hijacking of two cars and assault on drivers in Offaly

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