Mayo gardaí probing alleged discharge of firearm during incident

Gardaí in Mayo are investigating reports that a firearm was discharged during an attempted burglary at a premises in Tooreen, near Ballyhaunis.

The local community has been shocked by the incident.

It is understood, however, that no injuries have been sustained as a result of the incident.

However, gardaí are in the course of establishing the full facts of the matter.

No further details are available at this time.

Investigations are ongoing.