Man arrested following incident at rural Monaghan home
The incident was the subject of a media blackout by An Garda Síochana earlier this Thursday afternoon
A man has been arrested following an incident at a rural Monaghan home that was the subject of a garda media blackout.
An Garda Síochána resolved the incident at a residence in a rural area outside Clontibret in County Monaghan on Thursday afternoon, February 29.
Out of concern for the safety of a male, aged in his 30s, gardaí were requested to attend the premises.
An Garda Síochána initiated its Operational Command protocol. An on-scene commander was appointed and local garda negotiators attached to the National Negotiators Unit attended the scene with assistance from a number of other garda units.
Arising from the incident, an adult male has been arrested and detained under Section 30, Offences Against the State Act, 1989.
A scene is currently being held and investigations are ongoing.
The incident was under a media blackout following a request by An Garda Síochana, which has now been lifted.
No further details of the incident are publicly available at this time.