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Firearms incident in Tallaght, Dublin on the 20/12/15

As a result of a call Gardaí attended the scene of an incident at Deerpark Manor, Tallaght at approximately 2.30am, Sunday 20th December 2015.

A lone man, aged in his 40’s and believed to be armed, barricaded himself into his house and a number of shots were fired from the premises. No injuries have been reported.
 

A safety cordon has been put in place and a Specialist Garda Negotiator is at scene. Investigating Gardaí are being supported by Garda National Units.

 
The incident is ongoing.

 
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While An Garda Síochána have not requested a media blackout we would request that broadcasts and publications relating to this matter are treated with sensitivity and appropriate language used.