Vehicle seized after motorist attempts to flee on foot

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A motorist was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after failing to stop at a checkpoint in the Knocklofty area.

Gardai from Cahir were carrying out an anti crime patrol in the area when they observed a vehicle acting suspiciously.

The motorist abandoned the vehicle but was arrested following a foot chase.

Using the MobilityApp Gardai discovered the motorist was disqualified from driving.

The vehicle was seized and the driver was held in custody before appearing in Cashel District Court.