Gardaí are investigating after a prison van was rammed in Monaghan.
The incident occurred yesterday evening (June 15), on the N2 near Clontibret, shortly after 8pm.
The van was transporting a prisoner back to prison from Monaghan Circuit Court.
In a statement to Northern Sound News, a Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident is being investigated as a hit and run.
There were no injuries and the prisoner remained in the vehicle at all times.
The prison was then escorted to its destination by Gardaí.