Search as men 'enter manhole'

Gardaí are investigating after two men were reported entering a manhole near Dublin Castle.

Gardaí are investigating after two men were reported entering a manhole near Dublin Castle.

The men were seen climbing down the manhole at about 10pm last night at Little Ship Street. Gardaí were called and preserved the scene, a Garda spokesman confirmed.

A Garda sub-aqua unit is on the scene and gardaí are liaising with the drains department of Dublin City Council.

No break-ins to buildings in the area have been reported, the Garda spokesman added.

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