Former Garda arrested on suspicion of sex offences

By Rebecca Black, PA

A former member of An Garda Siochana has been arrested on suspicion of sex offences.

He was arrested on Friday, and was questioned at a Garda station in Dublin.

A Garda spokesperson said a male was arrested in relation to alleged offences contrary to the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990.

It is understood that he is a former member of the Garda.

He was later released.

“Investigations are ongoing, and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions,” a Garda spokesperson said on Friday night.