An incident on the Waterford Greenway near Kilmacthomas has been resolved

Gardai were called to the scene shortly before 2.00 pm after reports that a man in his 30s had barricaded himself into a vehicle along with three children.

Gardai became concerned for their welfare.

A Garda negotiator attended the scene and the incident was resolved a short time later.

The man and the children are currently being assessed by medical personnel.

A ‘media blackout’ was in place while the incident was ongoing, it was lifted this evening.