Armed gardaï resolved a standoff at a house in Co Laois, apprehending two men who had firearms and a sledgehammer.

Armed gardaí were called to a standoff at a house in Graiguecullen's Heatherhill housing estate in Co Laois, after a man inside the property behaved erratically. Neighbors contacted the police and a negotiator attempted to coax the man outside. After failing, police rammed the door and entered, taking two men into custody. Garda headquarters confirmed the incident had been resolved and found firearms and a sledgehammer nearby.

July 24, 2024
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