Two men arrested by Kilkenny Gardaí following high speed chase last week

Kilkenny Gardaí had to use a taser device to apprehend two men on Friday evening following a high speed chase.

The chase began in Kilkenny city and involved local Gardaí and the armed support unit.

The two men – non nationals – were arrested in Fethard in Co. Tipperary following a lengthy pursuit.

Nobody was injured in the incident.

They were found in possession of certain items which are linked to criminality.

The men appeared before the district court, and a file has been prepared for the DPP.