Man in court over train incident

Gardaí were alerted to an incident on a train near Templemore Train Station, at 6.50pm on Friday evening.

Reports suggested that a male had been observed on the train with a firearm. Local uniform and plainclothes Gardaí initially attended the scene assisted by Regional Armed Support Unit.

A male was identified on the train. He was searched by Gardaí and found to be in possession of what is believed to be an imitation firearm, subject to a technical examination.

The male, aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene and was detained at a Garda Station in Tipperary under Section 30, Offences Against the State Act 1939.

He has since been charged in relation to this incident and is due to appear before Nenagh District Court on Monday at 10.30am.

Investigations into the investigation are ongoing.