Five arrested and weapons seized as shot fired at gardaí in Cork

Two improvised firearms, ammunition and a number of petrol bombs, and a number of other weapons including axes, cleavers, hatchets and pikes were recovered from the premises.

Gardaí at the scene in Rochestown, Cork, after a shot was fired. Five people have been arrested. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A garda probe is continuing after five people were arrested when a shot was fired during a planned garda operation in Cork City yesterday evening.

Gardaí said that while attempting to gain entry to the premises a shot was discharged by the occupants of the premises.