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Serious Incident in Cashel, Co Tipperary on the 26/6/12

Shortly after 10am this morning a male, who was believed to have been armed, entered a Pharmacy in Ladywells, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Four members of staff were present and held for a period of time.
 

Gardai were alerted to the incident.  Members from the Regional Support Unit, trained negotiators and Gardai from Cashel, Clonmel and Thurles arrived at scene.
 

At approximately 12.20pm the suspect was arrested by Gardai.  A taser gun was used by Gardai in the course of this arrest. An intimation firearm was recovered following the incident.
 

The suspect (in his early 20's) sustained no injuries.