Man arrested after firearm discharged at gardai in the Midlands this morning
A man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged at gardai in the Midlands leaving three members of the force with minor injuries
A man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged at gardai in the Midlands leaving three members of the force with minor injuries.
Uniform Gardaí in Longford attended at a residence in Edgeworthstown in Longford this morning, Tuesday, February 20, for the purposes of executing a number of court orders.
Shortly after Gardaí gained access to the property, a man aged in his 30’s present in the house discharged what is believed to be a pellet gun, on a number of occasions at the unarmed Gardaí.
The male escaped from the property. A search of the area was immediately conducted by Gardaí, supported by the Garda Air Support Unit.
Following enquiries and follow up searches, the male was subsequently located and arrested for alleged offences contrary to Non-Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act 1997, with the assistance of the Armed Support Unit.
He is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Longford area under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Three Gardaí received a number of minor injuries, which were of small wounds that did not require immediate medical treatment.
All members have been provided with welfare supports and will continue to be supported by colleagues and local management.