Man arrested as suspect device found at Dublin Courthouse

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Thursday, 20 December 2018 12:56

By Grainne Connolly

Q Radio news

A man has been arrested after he entered Smithfied courthouse in Dublin, with what was believed to be a firearm and a suspect device.

Gardaí received reports of the situation at around 11:30am on Thursday.

The man has since been arrested and is currently being held at Bridewell Garda station.

Gardaí say an imitation firearm has been seized, and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are at the scene to examine the suspect device.

The courthouse has been evacuated and a scene is in place.

Investigations are ongoing.

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