Man arrested after firearm discharged in housing estate in the Midlands

A man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged in a housing estate in the Midlands

Gardaí in Longford investigating the discharge of a firearm at Dundarragh, Longford that occurred on Tuesday afternoon conducted a number of searches this morning.

In the course of the searches, a total of five residential properties in Longford were searched and a number of items seized in relation to the investigation.

One man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Longford Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.