Gardaí Follow Definite Lead as Second Suspect Manhunt Ends
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- Gardaí have confirmed that the search for a second suspect in connection with a violent incident in County Monaghan has been stood down, while stating they are continuing...
- The development follows a series of events that began shortly after 11:40am on Thursday, when plain clothes gardaí on patrol in Monaghan stopped and spoke with a man...
- Despite an ongoing search, the man was not located until shortly after 1pm, when a garda vehicle on patrol on the R184 at Tullycorbett in Monaghan was rammed...
Gardaí have confirmed that the search for a second suspect in connection with a violent incident in County Monaghan has been stood down, while stating they are continuing to follow a definite line of enquiry.
The development follows a series of events that began shortly after 11:40am on Thursday, when plain clothes gardaí on patrol in Monaghan stopped and spoke with a man in his 20s. During the interaction, the man became violent and allegedly assaulted one of the officers before fleeing into fields.