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Update 1 - Firearms Incident and Garda Assaulted – Dublin City Centre, 31st October 2026

Ireland · Garda release issued

From the Garda press release:

For information, Commissioner Justin Kelly has spoken to the three Gardaí who policed this incident to check on their welfare.

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.