# Police assaulted with fake gun

- Place: Dublin, Ireland (53.3498, -6.2603)
- Published: 2026-10-31T15:25:12.767Z · expires 2026-11-07T15:25:12.767Z
- Floors (The Arena): E12 States, E10 Institutions, E11 Organizations, E6 Organisms
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Irish police were reportedly assaulted in Dublin and threatened with a realistic imitation firearm, per BBC.

The incident occurred during what appeared to be a routine patrol, though no injuries were reported, BBC notes.

Local authorities are investigating the event as a potential attempted robbery, with no immediate suspects named.

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