A man has been arrested over the suspected endangerment and abduction of a 14-year-old boy.
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, Fingals, Co Dublin where it was abandoned.
The occupants of the car fled from the scene and were pursued on foot.
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A garda spokesman said: "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 investigation is ongoing."
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