Gardai are currently at the scene of an incident at the City Square Shopping Centre in Waterford City.
It's believed that a man entered a premises in the centre at approximately 5pm armed with a large knife as part of an attempted robbery.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
A large Garda presence has been reported on site, it is believed the suspect fled on foot via William Street toward the People's Park area.
More on this story as we get it.