47-year-old gunman arrested after firing shots in Ballyfermot

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A 47-year-old gunman was arrested after firing shots in Ballyfermot, reported on 6 February 2015. Gardaí responded to reports of a man brandishing a weapon in Kylemore Park before intercepting him at Ballyfermot Parade.

A violent struggle followed before two unarmed gardaí disarmed him and took him into custody. Gardaí seized a firearm, ammunition and a knife, while investigations continued.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.