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Man arrested after armed gardai called to west Dublin garda station

An adult male was detained under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act after threatening Gardaí; no injuries were reported and the situation ended peacefully, police said.

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Shortly before 4am this morning, an adult man entered Blanchardstown Garda Station and began threatening members of the force

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Man arrested after armed gardai called to west Dublin garda station

Shortly before 4am this morning, an adult man entered Blanchardstown Garda Station and began threatening members of the force

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Armed Garda unit deployed after man threatens officers at Blanchardstown station

Shortly before 4am on Tuesday, a man entered Blanchardstown Garda Station threatening members

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Man arrested after making threats at Blanchardstown Garda station

Incident was resolved peacefully following negotiations, Garda statement says

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Negotiators called after man enters Blanchardstown Garda Station and threatens members

The man entered the station shortly before 4am on Tuesday.

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Breaking News broke the news in Ireland on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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