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25th May 2021

Two Gardaí shot following incident in Blanchardstown

Stephen Porzio

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Gardaí have said the incident has been resolved safely.

Two Gardaí have been shot following an incident in Blanchardstown in Dublin.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson revealed the two Gardaí are currently being treated at Connolly Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

One Gardaí was shot in the hand and the other was shot in the leg or foot.

The spokesperson also stated that the incident has now been resolved safely.

One male is currently in custody in Blanchardstown Garda station.

An Garda Síochána requested a media blackout during the incident, which was lifted at around 10pm.

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