Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to an incident in the Magheracloone area of Carrickmacross last Saturday, March 4 in which was a motorist was stopped by a person purporting to be a member of An Garda Síochána. The incident occurred at approximately 7.45 am in the Clonseady area. A motorist was stopped by a male driving a navy-coloured Toyota Corolla Estate with what may have been a 10-LH registration plate. This individual allegedly identified themselves as a member of An Garda Síochána to the motorist but could not provide official identification. They subsequently left the area in their vehicle without further interaction. No injuries were reported and no property was taken. Carrickmacross Gardaí have conducted high-visibility checkpoints in the area where the incident took place. Any motorists who were travelling in the area between 7.30-8 am on Saturday and who may have video footage, including dash cam footage, is asked to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 9690190, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or at any Garda Station.
