Armed gardai rush to scene amid reports of teen ‘waving a gun over his head’
'A male youth was arrested by gardaí and later released pending a referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau'
A teenager was arrested in Limerick city after gardai received reports of a youth “waving a gun over his head.”
A concerned member of the public who witnessed the incident said they spotted a gang of around 10 youngsters hanging around Tait's Clock, Baker Place at around 6.15pm on Friday evening, November 8. They said one youth was waving a gun around over his head.
“Armed gardai arrived on and before I knew it he was pinned to the ground. It was some commotion,” said the eye witness.
A garda spokesperson confirmed that officers responded to reports of an alleged firearm incident in the Parnell Street area of Limerick city on Friday, November 8 at approximately 6pm.
“A male youth was arrested by gardaí and later released pending a referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau,” said a garda spokesperson.
They added that a pellet gun was seized.
“Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.