Man arrested in connection with ‘threatening behaviour’ at Parnell Square charged

Man, who was in possession of a knife, is due in court this morning

The man remains in garda custody. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
The man remains in garda custody. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

Gardaí have charged a man arrested in the Parnell Square area of Dublin city centre on Tuesday morning in connection with alleged “threatening behaviour” while in possession of a knife.

The suspect was detained at about 9am.

He remains in Garda custody and is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am.

More to follow.

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