A manhunt is underway in the southeast for two men after the driver of a car opened fire on unarmed gardaí pursuing him in a patrol car in Co Wexford. When the gardaí arrived and approached the man he pointed a handgun at them and warned them to stay back. He was followed by the two uniformed and unarmed gardaí in their car as they called for armed back-up. Gardaí believe the armed man was disturbed as he was about to carry out a crime; possibly a shooting, an armed robbery or the handover of a gun. ‘Reckless’Supt Gerard McGrath, of Gorey Garda station, said the gardaí who were fired at had escaped injury and were being supported after a traumatic experience.

Source: The Irish Times January 29, 2020 11:28 UTC