Shot discharged in Mahon

Two women are set to appear before the courts this morning, Monday, following reports of disturbance in the Ravensdale Close area of Mahon yesterday.

A shot was discharged at approximately 5.15pm at the location. No injuries have been reported.

Throughout the evening, gardaí carried out follow up searches at two residences in relation to the incident. Three vehicles were also searched.

A number of weapons were seized and a total of nine people were arrested.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “This included four men, a male juvenile and four women. The male juvenile has since been released along with one another woman. Four men and one woman remain detained at Cork garda stations.”

Investigations are ongoing.