Gardai are investigating after a van was blasted with bullets while on patrol in an estate in north Dublin.
The shocking incident took place at 11:20pm on Thursday evening, as two uniformed members of the force were driving through Buttercup Park, Darndale.
A loud noise was heard before a suspect car drove away from the scene towards the Malahide road.
Upon inspection, two bullet holes were found on the driver's side of the car.
Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.
A spokesman for the gardai released a statement confirming that the matter was being investigated. He said: "Gardaí are investigating criminal damage to an official Garda Van following an incident in the Coolock area on Thursday the 29th of August.
"At approximately 11:20pm a Garda patrol van with two uniformed members was on patrol at Buttercup Park, Darndale when it was involved in an incident with a suspect car. A loud noise was heard before the car took off from Gardaí across a nearby field in the direction of the Malahide road.
"The patrol van was later inspected and two indentations consistent with gunfire were discovered on the driver’s door. No one was injured and both Garda members involved remained on duty.
"The van has since been removed for technical and forensic examination.
"Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Coolock Garda Station 01-6664200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
"Investigations are ongoing."
