Irish soldiers recorded pointing guns at Liberian locals

The Defence Forces have reportedly launched an investigation into video footage of Irish soldiers pointing their guns at a group of local people in Liberia.

The video, which has appeared on the internet, shows two soldiers pretending to fire their guns at the locals.

It appears to have been a prank as the tape is dubbed with fake machine-gun sounds.

However, reports this morning say the Defence Forces are investigating whether the incident represents a breach of rules on the misuse of weapons.

Irish soldiers had been serving in Liberia as part of a UN peacekeeping mission, but the last contingent left the country this week.