Image copyright BBC News NI Image caption The car broke through the barrier at the station shortly after 19:00 BST

A man has been arrested after a car was driven into the front of a police station in the Republic of Ireland before being set on fire.

Police said the vehicle broke through the barrier at Monaghan police station in County Monaghan shortly after 19:00 BST on Saturday.

It was then set on alight.

Image copyright BBC News NI Image caption The car was then set on fire at the front of the building

The man, in his early-40s, was arrested at the scene and has been taken to Carrickmacross police station for questioning.

Police said no-one was injured but the front of the building has sustained smoke damage.

Image copyright BBC News NI Image caption A man was arrested at the scene and is being held at another police station in a nearby town

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