Laois Gardaí investigate criminal damage of two banks and business

Gardaí are appealing for information after criminal damage was caused to two banks and a business premises in Portlaoise.

A branch of the Bank of Ireland was targeted along with an Allied Irish Bank(AIB) branch in Lyster Square in the town while the offices of Fingleton White on Bridge Street were also damaged in the incident. Each of the three premises were spray painted with similar graffiti on Wednesday.

Portlaoise Gardaí say they are following a definite line of enquiry in relation to the criminal damage incidents.

They are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

Gardaí are asking witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.