Manhunt after man points gun at gardaí in Dublin

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 20:50 · Archive

A man pointed a firearm at three gardaí in Dublin city centre early on Saturday morning before escaping.

A manhunt is underway after a man pointed a firearm at three gardaí during an incident on Abbey Street in Dublin city centre at approximately 5am on Saturday, 31 October. Two gardaí and a trainee officer on routine patrol spotted a cyclist behaving suspiciously and gave chase when he fled. A confrontation ensued during which one gardaí was attacked and sustained minor injuries.

During the altercation, the man produced a gun and pointed it at the officers, forcing them to take cover. He then escaped the scene and discarded the weapon into the River Liffey. A magazine from the gun was recovered and will undergo forensic analysis, though the gun itself remains unrecovered. Searches of the river and surrounding area are continuing.

Gardaí say initial investigation indicates the weapon is a realistic imitation firearm, a type that is virtually indistinguishable from a genuine weapon. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly praised the courage of the officers involved, stating the incident demonstrated the dangers members face. Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Manhunt underway after man points gun at three gardai in Dublin city centreA manhunt is underway after a man pulled out a firearm and threatened three gardaí in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.Belfast Live · 31 Oct, 14:08
• ‘Imitation firearm’ aimed at gardai in DublinBelfast Telegraph · 31 Oct, 13:45
• ‘Firearm’ aimed at gardai in DublinBelfast Telegraph · 31 Oct, 13:45

In this story: Dublin · Abbey Street · River Liffey · Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

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