A replica firearm has been recovered by gardaí following a hostage situation in Dublin earlier today.
Gardaí from Cabinteely responded to reports of a disturbance at a house at Ballyogan Green, Dublin 18 at about 11.20am on Thursday.
A woman in her 30s was held hostage in the house by a man in his 40s.
A number of Garda units attended the scene while a Defence Forces bomb disposal team was requested as a precaution.
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The woman left the house unharmed after a short period.
Negotiators remained in contact with the man, who left the house at about 3.30pm and was taken to hospital.
A replica firearm was recovered in the house afterwards. Gardaí said their investigations are ongoing.