Gardaí negotiating with woman 'armed with butcher knife' in Tralee shop

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Tralee stand-off reaches peaceful conclusion

Gardaí are reported to be negotiating with a woman who entered a shop in Tralee armed with a butcher knife.

The woman is reported to have entered a Halal shop on Castle Street and threatened staff.

It is understood the woman is alone in the shop. The Kerryman newspaper is reporting that there are no hostages involved.

Lower Castle Street has been closed.

More to follow.

Picture of the scene via Gavin O'Connor (@gockarocka)

Stand off continues in Tralee after woman with knife entered shop on castle st & threatened staff. Gardai negotiating. NO hostages involved

— The Kerryman (@kerryman_ie) August 7, 2015

Hostage drama in Castle St. Tralee! pic.twitter.com/LjVsOq3rLf

— Diarmuid Walsh (@DiarmuidIas) August 7, 2015

Crazy to hear what's happening just down the road in #Tralee w/ all the sirens blazing. Hoping for a positive outcome, whatever has happened

— Collette (@inkedhibiscus) August 7, 2015