Firearms Incident and Garda Assaulted – Dublin City Centre, 31st October 2026
From the Garda press release:
Gardaí at Store Street are appealing for witnesses following a firearms incident in Dublin City Centre on Saturday, 31st October 2026.
While on active patrol on Abbey Street in Dublin City Centre shortly before 5 am, Gardaí observed a male cyclist acting suspiciously. When Gardaí attempted to engage with him, the cyclist fled and was pursued by two uniformed Gardaí and a trainee Garda.
Having apprehended the individual, a struggle broke out during which one of the Gardaí was assaulted, receiving minor injuries. In the course of the altercation, the suspect produced a firearm and aimed it at the Gardaí, forcing them to seek cover.