Gardaí use 'less-lethal force' to arrest man armed with knife in Dundalk
Gardaí responded to an incident involving a male armed with a knife at an open carpark in Dundalk
An Garda Síochána has confirmed that on Monday evening at approximately 9.30pm, Gardaí responded to an incident involving a male armed with a knife at an open carpark in Dundalk.
Frontline Uniform Gardaí were supported by Armed Support Unit personnel.
Gardaí engaged with the male to try and deescalate the situation and directed him to drop the knife.
The male did not comply and Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit discharged one round from a 40mm less-lethal force option.
As a result of this intervention, Gardaí were able to disarm the male.
The male has been arrested and is currently detained at Dundalk Garda station.
The detained male is receiving appropriate medical treatment at this time and will be assessed by a medical practitioner at Dundalk Garda Station.