Laois Gardaí 'arrest' Grinch as Santa spreads Christmas cheer

Gardaí 'arrest' Grinch in Laois as Santa arrives to spread Christmas cheerplaceholder image
Gardaí 'arrest' Grinch in Laois as Santa arrives to spread Christmas cheer

Keeping the streets safe

Gardai in Rathdowney have saved Christmas after 'arresting' the Grinch who was in town on Thursday.

While attending the turning on of the Christmas lights in Rathdowney on Thursday, Gardai spotted the Grinch trying to stop Santa spreading Christmas cheer, a statement read.

Gardaí in Laois also issued "a big thanks to our Little Blue Heroes, Honorary Garda Harry Hoare (HG262) for switching on the lights."

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