Armed gardai respond after teen spotted ‘waving a gun over his head’ in Limerick
'A male youth was arrested by gardaí and later released pending a referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau'
A TEENAGER was arrested in Limerick city after gardai received reports of a youth “waving a gun over his head”
A concerned member of the public contacted Limerick Live to say they spotted a gang of around 10 youngsters hanging around Tait's Clock, Baker Place at around 6.15pm on Friday evening, November 8. They said one youth was waving a gun around over his head.
“Armed gardai arrived on and before I knew it he was pinned to the ground. It was some commotion” said the eye witness.
A garda spokesperson confirmed to Limerick Live that officers responded to reports of an alleged firearm incident in the Parnell Street area of Limerick city on Friday, November 8 at approximately 6pm.
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“A male youth was arrested by gardaí and later released pending a referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau,” said a garda spokesperson.
They added that a pellet gun was seized.
“Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.