LAST UPDATE | 10 Jun 2023

A FORMER SENIOR officer in An Garda Síochana has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged sexual offences. 

The man, who has retired from the force, was being questioned at a garda station in Dublin.

 A spokesperson confirmed the arrest and said that the man was arrested for “alleged offences contrary to the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990.”

In a statement the Garda Press Office also confirmed that the man was a former member of An Garda Síochána. 

It is understood that the former officer was involved in investigations of serious crime on a national basis. 

The man was later released from detention as the garda probe continues. 

A garda spokesperson said: “This male has been released from detention. Investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.”