Man charged over Cork stand-off

A man has appeared in court in Cork charged in connection with an armed stand-off in the city on Saturday night.

The 19-year-old has been remanded in custody until Tuesday.

The incident happened on John Redmond Street at around 11pm on Saturday.

Gardaí were confronted by two men, one armed with what appeared to be a handgun.

They requested back-up and the armed regional support unit was called in.

Two people were arrested at the scene and taken to Mayfield garda station.

The second man has now been released without charge.