Man resists arrest in Kerry

There has been a dramatic stand-off between a man and gardaí in Co Kerry.

There has been a dramatic stand-off between a man and gardaí in Co Kerry.

It is understood the man climbed onto the roof of a house in Listowel to escape being arrested.

He remained there for several hours before a team of gardaí and firemen coaxed him down.

He is now being held at Listowel Garda Station.

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