Man with 'loaded gun and knife' arrested in Inchicore
Gardaí arrested a man "with loaded gun and a knife" in Inchicore on Tuesday night.Local Councillor Daithí Doolan praised the "swift response" from gardaí in apprehending the suspect following a 999 call from a member of the public. "It shows that when the public does the right thing and dials 999, it makes our communities safer for everyone," Cllr Doolan said."This action saved people from injury or even loss of life. It shows the important role the public has in protecting the wider community from serious violence. I would always encourage members of the public to dial 999 if they see someone behaving suspiciously or if they see someone under threat."It is deeply concerning that people can get guns and other weapons so easily in Dublin. Gun crime and knife crime need to be tackled. If can only be done if Gardaí are given adequate resources."Cllr Doolan said there has been an increase in violence across the area recently. "I would urge the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to realise the urgent need to increase the numbers of Gardaí in Dublin," he said. "Not just for the great and the good during the EU presidency but to protect communities across Dublin against violent crime."A garda spokesperson told Dublin Live: "Gardaí on patrol attended the scene of Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 on Tuesday 9th June 2026 shortly after 11:30pm. Gardaí arrested an adult male (aged in his 30s) who was in possession of a firearm."The adult male is currently detained under Section 30, Offences Against State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. Investigations are ongoing."Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice
