A tense situation is developing in Kerry.
The Kerryman Twitter account has tweeted a disturbing update from Castle Street in Tralee. According to reports, Gardaí have shut down a street where a woman, armed with a machete, has barricaded herself into a halal shop.
Breaking news in Tralee. Castle St sealed off by gardai. Stand off with armed person in Halal shop. Gardai negotiating. More to follow.
— The Kerryman (@kerryman_ie) August 7, 2015
At first, it was unclear whether or not there is anyone else in the shop with the woman.
Speaking to JOE.ie, a spokesperson for Radio Kerry specified that it is not a hostage situation.
Castle Street Tralee closed due to an incident. Gardai at the scene @radiokerrynews pic.twitter.com/jr0J0LuZqx
— Owen O'Shea (@OwenOShea) August 7, 2015
More to follow.
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