High-speed Garda chase of stolen cars across Kilkenny and Waterford results in arrest of eight male youths

Eight male juveniles have been arrested following a high-speed Garda pursuit across counties Kilkenny and Waterford on Monday evening.

The incident began when two stolen vehicles failed to stop for gardaí in Kilkenny shortly before 6pm.

A chase ensued which led officers through the town of Ballyragget and on to Kilkenny city. Gardaí then made the decision to stop the pursuit out of safety concerns for road users.

However, the cars were spotted again by gardaí heading in the direction of the M9 motorway southbound and the chase resumed.