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29th Apr 2014

Man Arrested After Attempting To Enter Leinster House With Sword And Knives

The incident occurred shortly after 5.30pm.

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A man has been arrested this evening following a security alert at Leinster House.

While details of the incident have yet to be confirmed, it’s understood that the man attempted to enter the building shortly after 4.30pm while carrying a sword and concealing two knives in his socks. He was arrested before entering Leinster House and taken to Pearse Street Garda Station where he is currently being held.

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