A number of houses were damaged in the Willow Park area of Carlow on Monday

A man in his 30s has appeared before Carlow District Court following an alleged incident of criminal damage by fire.

The incident occurred at multiple properties in the Willow Park area shortly after midday on Monday.

Gardaí attended the scene and one person taken to hospital for treatment.

The man was later arrested and has since been charged in connection with the incident.