Tipperary ‘bomb threat’ siege ends peacefully

A 29-hour long siege in a small Co Tipperary town ended tonight, gardaí said.

Jim Hourigan, a retired electrician in his 50s who threatened to blow himself up in Roscrea, walked freely from his home with his dog to the local garda station at around 6.40pm.

Superintendent Kevin Donohoe said: "I can confirm he's out."

He added: "He's now in Roscrea Garda station. We are now working to make sure the house is rendered safe and the area will remain sealed off until then."