Nine arrests as several Gardai units called to tackle 'looting' incidents in Tallaght district

Update 11.30pm: Gardai confirmed last night that following reports of burglary and theft of vehicles, units were deployed in the Tallaght District resulting in nine arrests to date.

In a statement Gardai said that substantial damage was caused to a supermarket on Fortunestown lane and further damage to another premises in Jobstown.