Gardaí attended the scene of an incident on Main Street in Collooney this afternoon

October 22, 2024 | 3:50 pm

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Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident on the Main Street in Collooney, County Sligo this afternoon.

A vehicle was blocking the Main Street and the male driver of the vehicle was threatening to self-harm.

An Garda Síochána initiated its Hostage Barricade Suicide protocol.

Local Garda negotiators along with several other Garda units attended the scene.

A cordon was put in place.

Gardaí successfully negotiated with the male to leave the vehicle.

He has been taken to Sligo University Hospital for medical treatment.

Investigations are ongoing. 

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