A major investigation is underway after shots were fired at gardai in Dublin overnight.
Unarmed officers were patrolling the area of Rossfield Avenue in Tallaght when they noticed a group of three men, one of whom was carrying a handgun.
A number of shots were fired in the direction of the officers - with one hitting the vehicle.
The three men fled the scene, and thankfully no gardai were injured.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a shooting incident which occurred shortly after 2.30am this morning, 24th July 2021 in the Rossfield Avenue area of Tallaght in Dublin.
"A marked Garda patrol car with unarmed uniform Gardaí was on patrol in the area, when they came across three males, one in possession of a handgun and one in possession of a baseball bat.
"The male armed with the handgun discharged a number of shots towards the Garda patrol car. One of these shots struck the vehicle. All three men then fled the scene. No Gardaí were injured during this incident.
"A technical examination will take place this morning.
"No arrests have been made in connection with this incident. Investigations ongoing.
"Gardaí in Tallaght are appealing to anyone who has any information or footage (including dash cam) to come forward to them. Anyone with information can contact Tallaght Garda station at 01 666 6000 , the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
