Man arrested after making threats at Blanchardstown Garda station

A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening gardaí at Blanchardstown Garda station.

According to a Garda statement, the man entered the station in Dublin 15 shortly before 4am on Tuesday and made a number of threats.

Officers from the National Negotiators Unit, along with members of the Armed Support Unit, attended the scene. A cordon and local diversions were put in place.

The incident was resolved peacefully following negotiations.

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The man was detained under the provisions of section 12 of the Mental Health Act 2001.

A media blackout - under which media organisations are asked not to report on the situation while efforts to resolve it continue - was also put in place but has since been lifted.

The roads that were closed have been re-opened.

No injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing.