Gardai are investigating after a man in north Dublin was pulling cars over using fake blue lights.

It's understood the man signaled a car to pull over in the Baldoyle area yesterday which was being driven by plain clothes officers.

During a search of the car, a number of counterfeit items were seized including a fake Garda badge.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

In a statement, Garda headquarters said:

'On Thursday 9th April 2020 at approximately 3pm, Gardaí observed a car utilizing blue lights in the Baldoyle area.

During a search of the car, a number of counterfeit items were seized by Gardaí.

No arrests have been made currently. Enquiries are ongoing.'