Man arrested after allegedly pulling ‘realistic imitation’ gun on driver of Dublin to Cork bus

A man in his 30s remains in custody following the incident.

Gardaí responded to reports of a male producing a firearm on a coach service travelling between Dublin Airport and Cork City on Saturday, November 14, shortly after 3.00am.

In a statement, Gardaí said they attended the scene, the bus stopped and Gardaí arrested a male aged in his 30s who was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at a Garda Station in Cork.

It is being reported by multiple outlets that the man is alleged to have pulled the imitation firearm on the bus driver.

He is also believed to have made a number of threats before being overpowered by some of the dozen passengers travelling on the bus.

The man has since been charged and a court appearance is being arranged.

Gardaí confirmed that an item currently believed to be a realistic imitation firearm, subject to analysis, was seized.