A MAN shot in the direction of Gardaí during an incident in Glenties last night which resulted in three arrests.
A man was arrested after a number of shots were discharged on the Main Street.
Shortly after midnight Gardaí were called to Mill Road following reports of shots fired by a man armed with a rifle.
A number of Garda units attended at the scene.
During a brief stand off the armed man shot in the direction of Gardaí causing damage a patrol car before he was apprehended by armed Gardaí.
A Garda spokesperson said: “The armed man, who is aged in his early 20s, was arrested and taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939.
“A rifle, a hunting knife and a number of rounds of ammunition were seized.”
Local residents who had contacted Gardaí were urged to turn off their lights and stay indoors.
The Main Street was cordoned off and there were no injuries.
The Garda spokesperson said: “During a follow up operation a house on Main Street, Glenties was searched by investigating Gardaí.
“A second firearm was recovered and two men (aged in their 20s and 40s) were arrested as part of the investigation.
“Both men were also taken to Ballyshannon Station where they are currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act,1939 for questioning.
“Investigating Gardaí have preserved a number of scenes for examination following the incident and enquires are ongoing.
“No shots were fired by Gardaí during the incident and there have been no reports of any injuries.”
