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Dublin Police Thwarted by Fake Firearm Threat
31 Oct
Summary
- Gardaí threatened with imitation firearm during arrest attempt.
- A struggle resulted in a garda being assaulted and a firearm discarded.
- The weapon was thrown into the River Liffey and is now sought.
An investigation is underway following a distressing incident in Dublin early Saturday morning where gardaí were threatened with a realistic imitation firearm. The confrontation occurred as officers were attempting to apprehend a man on Abbey Street. During the pursuit, the man reportedly threw the suspected weapon into the River Liffey.
A struggle ensued, during which one garda was assaulted. Police have recovered a magazine from the discarded weapon and sent it for forensic examination. Preliminary findings suggest it is a highly realistic imitation firearm. Searches are ongoing to locate the discarded weapon in the River Liffey. An Garda Síochána is appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information.
