The car broke through the barrier at the station shortly after 19:00 BST
A man has been arrested after a car was driven into the front of a police station in the Republic of Ireland before being set on fire.
Police said the vehicle broke through the barrier at Monaghan police station in County Monaghan shortly after 19:00 BST on Saturday.
It was then set on alight.
The car was then set on fire at the front of the building
The man, in his early-40s, was arrested at the scene and has been taken to Carrickmacross police station for questioning.
Police said no-one was injured but the front of the building has sustained smoke damage.
A man was arrested at the scene and is being held at another police station in a nearby town
