Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade at the scene of an incident in Crumlin

Stand off at St Agnes Church in Crumlin, South Dublin ends peacefully after armed gardaí and negotiators attend. Picture: Arthur Carron

A stand-off at a church in South Dublin on Wednesday evening was resolved peacefully.

Members of the garda Armed Support Unit (ASU) and Dublin Fire Brigade were called to the incident at St Agnes Church in Crumlin shortly before 6pm.

Trained negotiators also attended the incident and officers spoke to a man inside the building.

Up to 100 onlookers gathered around the scene.

A garda spokesman confirmed that St Agnes' Road has been closed and diversions are in place.

At approximately 8.45pm the incident was resolved peacefully.

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A man has been taken into custody and there are no reports of any injuries.

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