UPDATE: Court appearance for man armed with knife in Dundalk

Gardaí say they continue to investigate a public order incident involving a man armed with a knife at an open carpark in Dundalk on Monday 20th July 2026.

The man, aged in his 30s, who was arrested has since been charged in relation to this investigation.

The man is due to appear before Drogheda District Court this morning, Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 10:30am.

An Garda Síochána confirmed today that on Monday evening at approximately 9.30pm, Gardaí responded to an incident involving a male armed with a knife at an open carpark in Dundalk.

Frontline Uniform Gardaí were supported by Armed Support Unit personnel. Gardaí engaged with the male to try and deescalate the situation and directed him to drop the knife.

The male did not comply and Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit discharged one round from a 40mm less-lethal force option.

As a result of this intervention, Gardaí were able to disarm the male.