爱尔兰警察（Gardaí）周六在都柏林遭遇一名男子持据信为“逼真仿真枪”的武器威胁，警方已展开调查。警方在试图逮捕该男子时发生搏斗，导致一名警员受伤。
An investigation is underway after gardaí (Irish police) were threatened with what is believed to be a "realistic imitation firearm" in Dublin on Saturday. Gardaí had been attempting to arrest a man when a struggle broke out which also resulted in a garda being assaulted.
警察总监贾斯汀·凯利表示，该事件“再次表明我们的成员每天面临的潜在危险”。
Commissioner Justin Kelly said the incident "demonstrates once again the potential dangers that our members face every day".
爱尔兰国家警察局（An Garda Síochána）称，针对该枪支的搜寻正在进行中，并呼吁任何目击事件的人站出来提供线索。
An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said searches are ongoing for the gun, adding they are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
警方称，当地时间凌晨5点前不久，警员正在都柏林市中心的修道院街（Abbey Street）执行巡逻任务。
Gardaí had been on active patrol on Abbey Street in Dublin city centre shortly before 05:00 local time.
该男子骑自行车经过时，两名着制服警员和一名见习警员对他展开追捕。
The man, who had been riding a bike, was pursued by two uniformed Gardaí and a trainee Garda.
该男子在逃离现场时将枪支扔入利菲河（River Liffey）。
The man had thrown the firearm into the River Liffey as he fled from the scene.
警方表示，已从武器上回收一枚弹匣并送交法医鉴定，并称“弹匣的初步检查显示该武器为‘逼真仿真枪’”。
Police said a magazine from the weapon was recovered and sent for forensic examination adding "preliminary examination of the magazine would indicate the weapon is a "realistic imitation firearm".