Courthouse evacuated after reports of suspect device and man armed with gun

Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident at a courthouse in Dublin.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Dec 2018, 11:45 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 10:25 BST
Gardai are currently at the scene.Gardai are currently at the scene.
Gardai are currently at the scene.

Gardaí received reports of a male armed with a firearm and a suspect device at Smithfield at approximately 11:30am on Thursday.

The male has since been arrested and is currently detained at the Bridewell Garda station.

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An imitation firearm (pending examination) has been seized and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are currently at scene to examine the suspect device.

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

Investigations are ongoing.