Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

A man is to appear in court in relation to the alleged false imprisonment of a woman earlier this week.

Gardai in Arklow, Co Wicklow, have charged a man who was arrested in connection with the incident.

Within an hour of issuing the appeal, a member of the public contacted gardai and the van was found in Co Mayo.

The woman, aged in her 30s, was found safe and well in the vehicle and received support from gardai.

The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested and was questioned at a Garda station.

He will appear before Bray District Court on Thursday morning.