Gardai are searching for a man who allegedly fired two shots at gardai in Wexford this morning.
Officers tried to stop a blue BMW 318 registration 06 W 1012 just after 8.30 am on the Gorey to Carnew Road.
The car was driving erratically and dangerously and failed to stop.
Gardai say the driver then fired two shots from a handgun at Gardaí.
The car was later discovered burnt out in Banntown in Co. Wexford.
The suspect is described as 6' tall, of slim build, and is wearing a long black jacket and a hat, with a scarf over his face.
Gardaí are warning people not to approach this man, and to call 999 immediately.
Gardaí want to speak to anyone who was on the Gorey to Carnew Road between 8.00 and 9.00 this morning. They're also appealing for any information on the activities and location of the blue BMW overnight and in recent days.
UPDATE: Garda Alert - North Wexford 29th January 2020
Shortly after 8.30am, today Wednesday 29 January 2020 uniform...
Posted by An Garda Síochána on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
