This is the dramatic moment a young boy whom gardai suspect may have been abducted was released from the boot of a car by in Finglas.
The footage shows the garda opening the back of a Ford Focus car in Kipppure Park in South Finglas to find a young boy ducking down.
The boy hops out of the boot and follows instructions to lie on the ground with his hands behind his back.
The incident took place at 7:30pm on Monday with onlookers staring in shock as sirens blare in the background.
One eyewitness told Dublin Live of their shock as they didn't realise the alleged seriousness of the incident.
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A Garda spokesman said: "A man in his 20s was arrested following the suspected 'endangerment and abduction' of a 14-year-old in Finglas.
"At approximately 7:30pm, Gardaí attached to the K District Community Action Team were on patrol in the area when they spotted and attempted to stop a car that was acting suspiciously.
"The driver failed to stop and the car was followed by Gardaí to Kippure Park in South Finglas where it was abandoned."
They added: "The occupants of the car fled from the scene and were pursued on foot.
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"One of the occupants of the car, a man in his 20s, was apprehended. A male juvenile was discovered in the boot of the car.
"The man in his 20s was arrested and is currently detained at Finglas Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984."
The man is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at 10.30am this morning.
