Six men arrested after Ballyhaunis incidents

SIX men have been arrested following a number of incidents in Ballyhaunis this morning, the garda press office has confirmed.

They are being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a number of garda stations throughout Mayo.

Two men were injured in separate incidents in the town. One of them was removed by ambulance to Mayo University Hospital where his condition is described as non life-threatening. 

In a third incident, the driver of a vechicle is reported to have rammed into another vehicle.

Up to 40 gardai were on duty during the disturbances, including members of the Armed Response Unit.