Gardaí called to the scene of an incident in Sligo this afternoon
Gardaí successfully negotiated with the male to leave the vehicle. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie
Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident on the Main Street in Collooney, County Sligo this afternoon, Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
A vehicle was blocking the Main Street and the male driver of the vehicle was threatening to self-harm.
An Garda Síochána initiated its Hostage Barricade Suicide protocol. Local Garda negotiators along with several other Garda units attended the scene. A cordon was put in place.
Gardaí successfully negotiated with the male to leave the vehicle. He has been taken to Sligo University Hospital for medical treatment.
Investigations are ongoing.
