A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run in Co Kildare last night.
A 61-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle which failed to stop on the Kinnegad to Edenderry Road at around 9pm. The victim was cycling a bike at the time.
A man in his 20s was arrested at lunchtime and is being held at Leixlip Garda Station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
Gardaí appealed for witnesses to contact Lexlip Garda Station on 01-6667800, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.