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Gavin O'Callaghan

Garda search for group who fled on foot following car chase in Finglas, North Dublin

The occupants of a car appear to have made an escape after a huge car chase in North Dublin on Saturday night.

Many locals witnessed the chase which began after a silver Nissan Almeira failed to stop for officers on Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas.

A pursuit got underway and the car went up Casement Road and through Charlestown past IKEA.

It was eventually abandoned at Balbutcher Lane and the occupants ran from the scene.

Gardai continued their manhunt for the group and a helicopter was spotted flying over the area.

A number of areas were searched but the group have yet to be located.

A garda spokesperson confirmed the incident and said an investigation has got underway.

He said: "Today Saturday 4th January 2020 at approximately 8.30pm, a short pursuit ensued when a car failed to stop for Gardaí at Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas.

"The pursuit ended a short time later when the car was abandoned at Balbutcher Lane, Ballymun and the occupants fled the scene on foot.

"No arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing."

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