Two members of An Garda Siochána suffered gunshot wounds during a siege situation in Blanchardstown this evening. It is understood that one Garda was shot in the hand, while another member of the force was wounded in the foot.
A media blackout that was put in place for the duration of the event has now been lifted.
Armed Gardai and detectives were called to the scene of an incident in a housing estate in Blanchardstown this evening, where a man had barricaded himself in a house. It is understood that the man fired at Gardai through one of the windows. Both Gardai are now being treated for their injuries in Connolly memorial hospital.
A major Garda response, including a hostage negotiator, the armed response unit, and a Garda helicopter were involved in the incident.
The man at the centre of the incident has now been taken into custody.