This is currently an ongoing incident.
Gardai have reportedly evacuated the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre following an armed robbery.
There are reports of armed gardai also at the scene, as the situation is still considered an active crime scene.
Locals have taken to Twitter to warn people away from the area.
More to follow.
Just as a heads up some of Blanchardstown shopping centre is being evacuated due to an armed robbery!
— princess chloe (@chloeleemakeup) November 1, 2017
Armed police unit taking over at Blanchardstown shopping centre.
Whole centre being evacuated.
WHAT IS HAPPENING ?? ?? ?
— Joël (@joelsajimon99) November 1, 2017
The ERU have evacuated Blanchardstown shopping centre. pic.twitter.com/pFEOLyI1J0
— Photos of Dublin (@PhotosOfDublin) November 1, 2017
Just in @blanchcentre and the whole place has been evacuated with armed Gardai in the centre. Anyone know what’s happening? #Blanchardstown
— Ailbhe Garrihy (@Ailbhegarrihyx) November 1, 2017
